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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 9, 10, and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective describes the opinion of Claude's music instructors at the Bentley School regarding Claude's talent?
(a) Ecstatic.
(b) Awestruck.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Unimpressed.

2. What does Claude do with the school accessory he finds under his seat at the movies?
(a) Returns it to its owner.
(b) Keeps it for himself.
(c) Sells it.
(d) Throws it away.

3. How does Claude come to accompany Peter Fisk as he plays?
(a) Claude wants to talk to Mr. Fisk about Emma.
(b) Claude and Peter are best friends.
(c) Mrs. Fisk hires Claude.
(d) Claude needs the experience.

4. What business arrangement does Claude enter into with Al Johnson, a maintenance man?
(a) They sell cleaning supplies.
(b) Claude plays the piano while Al plays the saxophone on a street corner.
(c) They split the money from collecting soda bottles in the garbage.
(d) Claude helps Al with custodial work.

5. What does Claude's mother do when she comes home from her job of driving a taxi?
(a) Cleans.
(b) Reads to Claude.
(c) Gives piano lessons.
(d) Drinks beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claude do in the basement of Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

2. In addition to the Bechstein piano, what else does the maestro include in his trust for Claude?

3. How does Claude feel about Catherine?

4. Why can't Claude keep the Bechstein piano left to him by the maestro in his apartment?

5. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?

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