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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mo-sae's son-in-law?
(a) Felix.
(b) Robert.
(c) Henry.
(d) Sanjay.

2. What does Mo-sae routinely read?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The Chosen Ilbo.
(c) The Koran.
(d) The Bible.

3. What does So-hyun's aunt bring back from her trip to Korea?
(a) Wigs.
(b) Lots of food and gifts.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Jewelry.

4. What is Happy afraid will happen when he is alone with the old man?
(a) The old man will see him stealing things.
(b) The old man will start talking to him.
(c) The old man will ask to make a phone call.
(d) The old man will die.

5. What does Sasha tell Albert about her daughter Alisa and piano?
(a) She is not very talented.
(b) She has been told Alisa is a genius but she wants Albert's opinion.
(c) She is technically talented but needs work on expression.
(d) She is truly gifted.

6. How much does So-hyun's aunt write a check for her for at the end of each month for her work?
(a) $585.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $2,500.
(d) $400.

7. Where does Mo-sae remember his father taking him to the beach as a child?
(a) Hi-ri Beach.
(b) Sokcho Beach.
(c) Ki-tae Beach.
(d) Cape May Beach.

8. Where does So-hyun stay with her mother and brother to get away from her father in Korea sometimes?
(a) Her grandmother's.
(b) A shelter.
(c) Her uncle's.
(d) Her mother's best friend's.

9. How long has it been since Sasha and Albert have seen each other when they come into contact again?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 22 years.

10. What does Zorkin tell Sasha as advice during her last performance during the master class?
(a) To keep her eyes on the music.
(b) To keep her chin up.
(c) To try to remember to express herself.
(d) To keep her fingers relaxed.

11. Whose room does Happy think the man he and his supervisor are taking care of has been placed in?
(a) His mother's.
(b) His granddaughter's.
(c) His sister's.
(d) His wife's.

12. What was one thing that won Mo-sae over that Young-ja did?
(a) Make money.
(b) Advocate for herself.
(c) Stay calm.
(d) Cook well.

13. What competition does Albert spend years preparing for?
(a) The Youngston.
(b) The Royal Society Fellowship.
(c) The Carnegie Concerts.
(d) The Van Cliburn.

14. What is a material that is a part of some pianos' inner-workings that surprises Albert when he finds out about it?
(a) Cashmere.
(b) Silk.
(c) Cat hair.
(d) Plastic.

15. Who is Sasha's daughter?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Alisa.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hallie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Solo Works for Piano," what does Sasha bring to Albert's studio with her?

2. What does So-hyun's father once give her mother that sparks a terrible fight?

3. In the story "Skinship," who is So-hyun's brother?

4. Who is Happy's mother?

5. What happened between Sasha and Albert when they were students that was very embarrassing?

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