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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: p. 53-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator detest?
(a) Pianists.
(b) Homosexuals.
(c) Fame.
(d) The public.

2. What was Wertheimer arrogant about?
(a) His talent.
(b) His piano collection.
(c) His muscles.
(d) Studying music when he was incapable of living.

3. What different skill does the narrator posses?
(a) The ability to predict a phone call.
(b) The ability to fly.
(c) The ability to read minds.
(d) The ability to perceive the same thing as something new.

4. What is "The Loser" about?
(a) A European vacation.
(b) Gambling.
(c) A couple.
(d) The relationships of three friends.

5. How long did the narrator and Wertheimer spend visiting Glenn in America?
(a) 2 and a half weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 1 week.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Glenn play in public?

2. What did Wertheimer dislike?

3. Who of the following did NOT attend Wertheimer's funeral?

4. How did Glenn die?

5. How many letters did the narrator ignore from Wertheimer before Wertheimer's death?

(see the answer key)

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