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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine think the drumming is?
(a) Depressing.
(b) The same as bells.
(c) A revelation.
(d) A lot of noise.

2. What are grace notes according to this novel?
(a) Notes between musical notes.
(b) Extra notes in a composition.
(c) Short, quick notes.
(d) The hidden melody in a piece.

3. How does Catherine's mother want to walk home?
(a) Through the graveyard.
(b) Through the countryside.
(c) Through the woods.
(d) Through downtown.

4. How does Catherine's mother react to the news that Catherine had a child?
(a) She is angered.
(b) She is shocked.
(c) She is surprised.
(d) She is proud.

5. How did Miss Bingham describe Catherine's work?
(a) Inconsistent and spiraling.
(b) Moody and changing.
(c) Powerful and difficult.
(d) Surprising and catchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Catherine quit to write music?

2. What kind of thoughts does Catherine try to control on the ride to see Anna?

3. What does Catherine tell Liz?

4. Why does Catherine ring the bell to get in her house?

5. Why did Miss Bingham ride her bicycle?

(see the answer key)

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