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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Professor Herr Wunsch?
(a) The university professor who is also the mayor.
(b) The town's music teacher.
(c) A man studying Thea's childhood.
(d) A professor who taught in England and retires.

2. What does Harsanyi tell Thea about making the decision to encourage her to study voice?
(a) That her father is wrong.
(b) That he thought long and hard about it.
(c) That he wishes she would reconsider.
(d) That it is the wrong choice.

3. How does Spanish Johnny often return from his adventures?
(a) Poor, but healthy.
(b) Thrilled and excited.
(c) Exhausted and sick.
(d) Rich and famous.

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

5. What does Ray Kennedy do for a living?
(a) Builds houses.
(b) Works as a dentist.
(c) Works at a gas station.
(d) Works on trains.

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

7. Where does Ray promise to take Thea one day?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) To visit the homes of the cliff dwellers.
(d) To see the great West.

8. Why is Wunsch unable to give Thea her lessons sometimes?
(a) Because her parents might find out.
(b) Because he keeps breaking his piano.
(c) Because he is too drunk.
(d) Because his eyesight is failing.

9. In what kind of holiday concert does Thea perform?
(a) A Hanukkah concert.
(b) A spring concert.
(c) A Church Easter concert.
(d) A Sunday school Christmas concert.

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

11. What does Thea admit to Archie that she hopes she can do in her life?
(a) Marry for looks and not money.
(b) Live a simple life with family and be happy.
(c) Learn something well.
(d) Sing better than any Italian opera singer.

12. Who confirms to Harsanyi that Madison Bowers is the best voice teacher in the city?
(a) Dr. Archie.
(b) The conductor of the orchestra.
(c) Thea.
(d) The mayor.

13. What does Thea contemplate on her first trip back to Moonstone?
(a) Her decision to switch to voice.
(b) How nice Kennedy was.
(c) How much she'll miss her apartment.
(d) Her new boyfriend.

14. What does Thea bring to Archie's house to pick berries?
(a) A large basket.
(b) A cake as a thank-you gift.
(c) A book of piano music.
(d) A tablecloth.

15. What does Wunsch throw at Spanish Johnny when he attacks him?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A table.
(c) A dish.
(d) A chair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who dies as a result of Moonstone's contaminated water?

3. In what kind of storm does Archie meet Thea and Thor once?

4. How does Thea feel about her initial rented room in Chicago?

5. Why are Thea's older brothers afraid of her return to Moonstone after she has been in Chicago?

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