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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claude decide to do regarding the intimate relationship that has developed between his mother and Al Johnson?
(a) Try to keep Al and his mother apart.
(b) Support Al and his mother.
(c) Ignore the relationship.
(d) Leave home.

2. How does Mr. Weisfeld react when Claude rushes from the basement of the music store and wakes Mr. Weisfeld in his apartment in the middle of the night?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld is grateful.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld is furious.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld is terrified.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld is elated.

3. What movie particularly interests Claude because of its story line, which he relates to his life?
(a) A Raisin in the Sun.
(b) Island in the Sun.
(c) A Summer Place.
(d) A Place in the Sun.

4. What famous person does Claude meet at the dinner party in the Fisk home?
(a) Harry Houdini.
(b) Georgia O'Keeffe.
(c) George Balanchine.
(d) Elizabeth Taylor.

5. What is Mr. Larkin's position at a college named Cadbury?
(a) He is in charge of recruiting.
(b) He is on the scholarship committee.
(c) He is the president.
(d) He is the head of the music department.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady's reaction to Claude's constant practicing to prepare for his performances with Frescobaldi?

2. Who keeps Claude company after his mother goes to bed when she comes home from work?

3. What is Claude able to do now that he works in Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

4. How does Claude feel about sitting in the children's section of the movie theater?

5. To what flower does Mr. Powers refer when he is discussing Claude's future plans with him?

(see the answer key)

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