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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Valerie's relationship with her second husband like?
(a) Valerie is upset that her second husband likes dancing too much.
(b) It starts out fine, but soon it descends into physical abuse.
(c) Valerie does not like how much time her second husband spends with his own children from a previous relationship.
(d) They are very happy together.

2. What does the Italian coach tell Ryan to do to practice his pronunciation in Chapter 7?
(a) Take a break and let his brain soak in the sounds.
(b) Sing the arias until he is hoarse.
(c) Recite the words backwards.
(d) Listen to recordings of the words.

3. Who is the conductor who works with Ryan at the start of Chapter 5?
(a) Patrick Summers.
(b) Patton Oswald.
(c) Larry Summers.
(d) Austin Goolsbee.

4. How did Cecil get his middle name of Speedo?
(a) His mother loved the Speedo swimsuits.
(b) He was a very fast swimmer.
(c) It was a name that had been in the Green family for generations.
(d) The story was that Cecil was born very quickly.

5. What does the conductor suggest that Ryan must do by the end of the day in Chapter 5?
(a) Get a session with an Italian coach.
(b) Go for a run to clear his head.
(c) Get his sinuses professionally cleared out.
(d) Have a massage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was each section of the juvenile detention center called?

2. How does Valerie's older brother die?

3. What caused the scars on the backs of Ryan's legs?

4. Which of the following was Dr. Joseph DeJarnette known for?

5. What store does Camille LaBarre take Ryan to to get clothes for the Met competition's final audition?

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