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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 14: p. 160-170.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the narrator decide to write about Glenn Gould?
(a) In Madrid.
(b) In Paris.
(c) In his basement.
(d) In Sintra.

2. What did the innkeeper praise Wertheimer for?
(a) Being a great pianist.
(b) Being a refined gentleman.
(c) Being a good dad.
(d) Being the best beer drinker.

3. How old was Wertheimer when he commited suicide?
(a) 52 years old.
(b) 51 years old.
(c) 66 years old.
(d) 53 years old.

4. Who could Wertheimer have blamed for his death?
(a) Glenn.
(b) Horowitz.
(c) His sister.
(d) The narrator.

5. Where did the narrator travel to on train as he observed the countryside?
(a) Paris.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Traich.
(d) Chur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Wertheimer when he left his house after his sister moved out?

2. Who is Franz Kohlroser?

3. What has the narrator never really considered selling?

4. Who was unable to move the sculptures in the apartment in Leopoldskron?

5. What did the narrator begin to study after he stops playing the piano?

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