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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Ending an era.

Growing up.

Moving on from the quartet.

Choosing family over music.

2.

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

Colleagues.

Friends.

Lovers.

Siblings.

3.

Why does Daniel fear his mother might be right that success and freedom will not bring him happiness? (from Part II (pages 79-118))

His pursuit of freedom makes him less free.

He has not found the transcendental meaning she finds in her religious faith.

He feels disconnected from the events of his life.

He still does not understand himself.

4.

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))

The musical ensemble as a commune.

The musical connection as extra-human.

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

Artists as stalks of corn growing up together.

5.

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

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

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

Catherine has rotated male companions yet again.

Catherine only cares about performances that are televised.

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