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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of orchestra does Thea go to hear in Chicago?
(a) A guitar orchestra.
(b) A symphony orchestra.
(c) An a capella orchestra.
(d) An urban orchestra.

2. Why is Mrs. Harsanyi disappointed that Thea will no longer be her husband's student?
(a) Because she hoped Harsanyi would find fame through her.
(b) Because she was hoping to adopt her.
(c) Because she paid a lot of money for the lessons.
(d) Because she enjoyed listening to her play.

3. What wish of Thea's mom does Thea grant the morning after she returns from Chicago?
(a) To grow her hair out since her mom likes it that way.
(b) To babysit her siblings for the day.
(c) To sing at the dead girl's funeral.
(d) To keep her room a little neater.

4. Why is the tramp arrested?
(a) For being drunk in public.
(b) For putting on a show without a license.
(c) For theft.
(d) For train robbery on his way into town.

5. Who is Spanish Johnny?
(a) A famous Spanish singer.
(b) A man who loves to sing and play music.
(c) A man who is a famous Spanish composer.
(d) A man who sells musical instruments from Mexico.

6. How does Thea react to seeing the tramp the first time?
(a) She covers her nose.
(b) She yells for help.
(c) She greets him warmly.
(d) She completely ignores him.

7. Who is Andor Harsanyi?
(a) A well-respected music teacher.
(b) Dr. Archie's son.
(c) Dr. Archie's cousin.
(d) The president of a nearby college.

8. Who bids Wunsch goodbye as he leaves town?
(a) Archie.
(b) Nearly everyone.
(c) Thea.
(d) Thor.

9. Why does Thea finally come to enjoy the mournful Wednesday prayer services her father makes her attend?
(a) Because she gets to see her secret boyfriend there.
(b) Because there is no music involved, so that part of her brain can rest.
(c) Because she can just attend and not worry about teaching anyone.
(d) Because they bolster her desire to be happy.

10. Where does the tramp try to put on a show?
(a) In Thea's house.
(b) In the town square.
(c) In city hall.
(d) The Moonstone.

11. What does Harsanyi think of Thea's experience?
(a) That it adds to the depth of her music.
(b) That she is distracted by it.
(c) That she should stop talking about it and focus on her music.
(d) That it is limited.

12. With whom does Thea sometimes lose her temper?
(a) Archie.
(b) Her entire family.
(c) Her younger students.
(d) Her older students.

13. Who is sitting with Wunsch when Thea discovers him sitting, covered with a blanket?
(a) Archie.
(b) No one.
(c) Mrs. Tellamantez.
(d) Thea's mom.

14. What request of Thea does Anna make immediately upon her initial return to Moonstone?
(a) That she sing at a funeral.
(b) That she not go into her room.
(c) That she pay money for rent and food.
(d) That she clean her room.

15. Who is Dr. Howard Archie?
(a) The town doctor.
(b) A doctor who isn't really a doctor, but likes to be addressed as one.
(c) The town professor.
(d) A doctor who visits once a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thea's mother let her drop out of school?

2. In what kind of holiday concert does Thea perform?

3. Why is Wunsch unable to give Thea her lessons sometimes?

4. Who wrote "The Song of the Lark"?

5. What has Thea's mom talked to her dad about prior to Thea's return?

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