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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 280 - 340).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Dara's and Marie's mother always have on her big bed for the special nights she let them stay there?
(a) Her rabbit-fur blanket.
(b) Her record turntable.
(c) Her lamp.
(d) Her soft nightgown.

2. What does Dr. Weston want to discuss with Dara in Part II?
(a) He thinks the classes have gotten too expensive.
(b) He is worried about there being another fire in the studio.
(c) He is upset the construction is taking so long during Nutcracker season.
(d) He thinks Marie is acting strangely.

3. Where did Charlie once consider taking an apprenticeship?
(a) The Sarasota Ballet.
(b) The Sycamore Ballet.
(c) The Wyndingham.
(d) The Faron.

4. What is Dr. Weston upset about in Part IV?
(a) Charlie has been acting funny.
(b) Marie seems distracted.
(c) The Nutcracker is not getting much press.
(d) Dara has been mean to his daughter.

5. What does Mrs. Bloom ask Dara?
(a) If Dara is really having a baby.
(b) If Marie really dyed her hair blonde.
(c) If Derek is their contractor.
(d) If Marie bought a car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie tell Derek to do when he begins talking about their house in Part IV at the studio?

2. What does Charlie say Derek must have done to Marie in Part III?

3. What does Derek say about Corbin that turns Dara's stomach?

4. Where does Marie live?

5. Who was the person who played Drosselmeier when Dara was young?

(see the answer key)

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