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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 (Chapters 1 - 4) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of the ways in which Adrian developed his talent as a child?
(a) Adrian watched soccer on television constantly to learn new moves.
(b) Adrian watched a painting instruction program on PBS.
(c) Valerie signed Adrian up for singing lessons.
(d) Adrian watched cooking programs on television to learn how to cook.

2. Who is the bass-baritone Ryan is competing against in the Met competition?
(a) James.
(b) Robert.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Philippe.

3. Which of the following was Adrian fascinated with as a child?
(a) Bugs.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Trains.
(d) Cooking.

4. Which actor does Ryan like because he watched his movies with Cecil?
(a) Denzel Washington.
(b) Tom Hanks.
(c) Sylvester Stallone.
(d) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

5. Which Verdi opera does Ryan sing an aria from for his audition piece in the Met's young singers' competition?
(a) King Lear.
(b) Don Giovanni.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the teacher Ryan adores from his elementary school years?

2. What is Valerie's relationship with her second husband like?

3. What do Ryan and Adrian steal from shops as children?

4. What does Valerie accuse her second husband of doing?

5. What did Valerie find when she came home hastily from Korea?

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