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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what orchestra does Yegudkin play before he comes to New York?
(a) The orchestra of Lenin.
(b) The orchestra of Tsar Stalin.
(c) The orchestra of Brezhnev.
(d) The orchestra of Czar Nikolai.

2. How does the narrator describe Yegudkin's playing the French horn?
(a) As if an unskilled musician had played the horn.
(b) As if angels had entered the room.
(c) As if a thousand brass bands were playing.
(d) As if a creature from some other universe had appeared in the room.

3. How does Dale react to being home?
(a) He smokes, paces and rides his motorcycle.
(b) He talks to his brothers about redemption.
(c) He works, prays and drinks.
(d) He spends his time isolated and quiet.

4. Who takes Yegudkin and his wife away from their home?
(a) The Army of the United States.
(b) The Bolsheviks.
(c) The Nazis.
(d) The Polish National Army.

5. What does Jack's aunt say to him while he is standing in the doorway?
(a) "Jackie, come in. Everything is fine now."
(b) "Jackie, come in. Your fatehr is glad to see you."
(c) "Jackie, come in. It's all over. You dad's come home."
(d) "Jackie, come in. Your father is ill."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is on the sidewalk with Jack as he leaves his lesson to go home?

2. Since his father has returned home, what does Jack do late at night?

3. Where does Yegudkin's wife sit while he teaches?

4. What are some of the composers Jack practices in his lessons?

5. How does Jack feel as he nears the homecoming scene?

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