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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 13 - 16).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valerie's older brother die?
(a) He died in a robbery.
(b) He died of AIDS.
(c) He died of cancer.
(d) He died of a heart attack.

2. How does Ryan's father die?
(a) Of cancer.
(b) Of a sudden heart attack.
(c) Of a stroke.
(d) In a car accident.

3. Why does Ryan initially start taking chorus class in high school?
(a) His mother makes him take it.
(b) His football coach suggests it as an easy credit.
(c) Mrs. Hughes suggests it.
(d) Ryan always loved singing, so it was a natural choice.

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

5. Who is the last singer's name announced who has moved on to the final round of the Met's young singers' competition?
(a) Philippe's.
(b) Deanna's.
(c) Michelle's.
(d) Ryan's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Marian Anderson sing at the Met for the first time?

2. What book does Ryan especially enjoy from his elementary school years?

3. What sport do both Ryan and Adrian play in high school?

4. Where does Ryan take a trip with his father in Chapter 12?

5. Who is the famous opera singer Bergner mentions in Chapter 5 who had surgery to help her lose weight?

(see the answer key)

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