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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Fodorio approach only Henry with the offer of a solo career? (from Part I (pages 1-35))

Henry masks his ambition better than the others, who look desperate.

Henry is the most charming and charismatic, which suits a solo career.

Henry has a virtuosic talent above and beyond the other quartet members’.

Henry is the youngest, so he has the longest career ahead of him.

2.

Why does Daniel remember the kiss on his wedding day while he attends his mother’s funeral? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

He knows he would not have the emotional strength to attend without Brit.

The wedding was the first time he acknowledged he would lose his mother.

In both ceremonies, the depth of his love feels like a prayer.

The funeral is the first time he sees his father again after the wedding.

3.

Jana tells Kimiko “Kids don’t want successful moms. They want moms who want to be moms” (261). The reader can draw links to any number of mothers in the novel, but of whom is Jana thinking? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

Daphne and her unknown birth mother.

Catherine, Daphne, and herself.

Brit, Daniel, and their absent mothers.

Kimiko, Clara, and Jack.

4.

Why is Henry so angry when Kimiko offers to get him a Vicodin? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

He feels Kimiko is encouraging him to end his career.

He blames Kimiko for the conflicting desires he cannot reconcile.

He feels guilty for suffering for his art and not allowing her to pursue hers.

He has not yet allowed himself to prioritize his pain over his art.

5.

Why is Jana disappointed—but unsurprised—by her phone call to Catherine? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

Jana always hopes Catherine will be more caring and less self-centered.

Catherine only cares about performances that are televised.

Catherine has rotated male companions yet again.

Jana only called Catherine after it was too late for her to make it to the Esterhazy performance.

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