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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: p. 145-153.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator never consider about the death of Wertheimer?
(a) That he could die.
(b) That it was a suicide.
(c) That he died naturally.
(d) That he was shot.

2. Why did Wertheimer refuse to perform?
(a) He did not want to be inferior to Glenn.
(b) He had stage fright.
(c) He did not want to be inferior to the narrator.
(d) He did not want to be inferior to Horowitz.

3. What was one characteristic of Glenn?
(a) He hated his mom.
(b) He hated the piano.
(c) He smiled a lot.
(d) He laughed a lot.

4. How long did Wertheimer go without playing the piano?
(a) 15 hours.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 15 months.
(d) 15 years.

5. When did Wertheimer's funeral occur?
(a) 5 a.m.
(b) 6 p.m.
(c) 5 p.m.
(d) 6 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Wertheimer's funeral last?

2. What is "The Loser" about?

3. How long did Glenn play in public?

4. Where did Glenn and Wertheimer move to?

5. What did the innkeeper praise Wertheimer for?

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