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

2. How does Valerie meet Cecil, Ryan's father?
(a) At college.
(b) At a club in San Berardino.
(c) At work.
(d) Through a friend.

3. What causes Ryan to have an allergic reaction as a child?
(a) A bee sting.
(b) Peanut butter.
(c) A vaccination that contained eggs, which he had an allergy to.
(d) Cat hair.

4. What occurs that leads to Ryan's placement in the juvenile detention center in Chapter 6?
(a) Ryan creates a violent video game.
(b) Ryan tries to hurt himself.
(c) Ryan attacks his mother with a knife and creates a drawing that depicts violence.
(d) Ryan finds a gun and threatens to use it.

5. Who is the teacher Ryan adores from his elementary school years?
(a) Mrs. Hughes.
(b) Mrs. Fischer.
(c) Mr. Levine.
(d) Mr. Noda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do opera singers sometimes eat bananas before performing or auditioning?

2. What is the name of the plaza where the New York Metropolitan Opera House is located?

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

4. What is the name of the character from the Verdi opera that Ryan plays in his audition for the Met's young singers' competition?

5. Who comes to hear Ryan sing during the finals in the young singers' competition at the Met?

(see the answer key)

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