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

2. What was the title of the book Wertheimer desired to publish?
(a) "The Loser."
(b) "The Pianist."
(c) "The Nomad."
(d) "The Austrian."

3. When did Wertheimer give up playing the piano?
(a) After hearing Glenn speak.
(b) After hearing Glenn play a few bars.
(c) After seeing Glenn perform.
(d) After hearing the narrator.

4. Who led the narrator to his room after Wertheimer dies?
(a) Wertheimer's sister.
(b) The vulgar innkeeper.
(c) Glenn.
(d) The narrator's sister.

5. Why did Glenn stay to study in Salzburg?
(a) To study with Horowitz.
(b) Because it was beautiful.
(c) To play a Steinway.
(d) Because it was historical.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what does one need to restrain from suicide?

2. What did Glenn play at the Salzburg Festival?

3. What does the narrator examine as he waits for his hot tea?

4. What did Wertheimer love in association to death?

5. What was Glenn convinced about people in general?

(see the answer key)

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