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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the relationship between Henry and Jana most like? (from Part I (pages 1-35))

Colleagues.

Friends.

Siblings.

Lovers.

2.

What image in Julia St. John’s speech sparks Henry’s renewed realization of how deeply he loves his quartet members? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

Artists as stalks of corn growing up together.

The quartet as an all-encompassing entity stretching from land to sky.

The musical ensemble as a commune.

The musical connection as extra-human.

3.

What does Henry’s sale of his records symbolize? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

Choosing family over music.

Moving on from the quartet.

Growing up.

Ending an era.

4.

Why does the vigil performance after 9/11 help Jana find meaning in her despair? (from Part III (pages 185-214))

It is a performance where the music is not the focus.

It makes her feel useful and connected to the greater tragedy.

It allows her to channel the national mourning into her music.

It gives her something else to focus on.

5.

Why is it meaningful that Daniel notices his father’s clothes in his mother’s sick room? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

The clothes prove that his mother’s health has become so poor she can no longer take care of herself.

The clothes prove his father is properly caring for his mother.

The clothes prove that his father’s sloppy habits have not changed.

The clothes prove his parents have a relationship now that they did not have when he was young.

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