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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Catherine sound drunk?
(a) She used alcohol to try and reduce the amount of pain she was in.
(b) The nurse gave her pain medication for her contractions.
(c) She is in so much pain from her contractions.
(d) She is having a stroke.

2. What happens when Catherine tries to play a piece that she hasn't finished writing for her favorite composer?
(a) He falls asleep in the chair.
(b) He interrupts her.
(c) His dog tries to mount her.
(d) His wife faints and has to be taken away.

3. What does Catherine think her father would have hated in the piece she played on the radio?
(a) The drums.
(b) The accompaniment.
(c) The length.
(d) The speed.

4. What does Catherine do after the funeral when they get back to the house?
(a) Hovers over her mother making sure she is okay.
(b) Puts out the food and drinks for the many visitors.
(c) Goes upstairs to take a nap.
(d) Sits in the corner drinking tea.

5. What does Catherine wonder how to tell her mother?
(a) About Anna.
(b) About her new job.
(c) About her memories of her father.
(d) About her depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Bingham react to hearing that Catherine had a child?

2. What do Catherine and her mother talk about as they drink brandy?

3. What does Catherine remember that a teacher once told her all lullabies were about?

4. How does Catherine's favorite composer respond when she asks him about music and influences?

5. What does Catherine want to learn how to do?

(see the answer key)

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