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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result after Claude studies the Schoenberg twelve-tone system?
(a) Claude writes his own music.
(b) Claude wants to drop out of school.
(c) Mr. Schoenberg asks Claude to use the new system to perform new compositions.
(d) Claude is asked to help market the new device.

2. How many years does the story skip between the end of Chapter 13 in Part 1 and the beginning of Chapter 14 in Part 2?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

3. What is Mr. Weisfeld's opinion about Claude when he returns to Mr. Weisfeld's music store two weeks after he sells the Claude the piano lessons book?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude needs adult supervision.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is going to give up.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is gifted.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude may be ill.

4. What is Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?
(a) He is overjoyed.
(b) He feels betrayed.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is surprised.

5. Why is Lady upset when Claude finds her waiting for him outside his apartment?
(a) Claude was extremely late getting home from the concert.
(b) Lady's parents fought about her relationship with Claude.
(c) Lady had an argument with Claude's mother.
(d) Claude missed their date.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Claude and Lady do when the birth mother of the child they are adopting hands Lady the baby?

2. During the evening at the Powers' home, what does Mr. Powers ask Claude about?

3. What does Claude ask Catherine to do in a letter he sends her?

4. What particular claim in Mr. Weisfeld's legal documents brings Claude out of his depression over Mr. Weisfeld's death?

5. Why is the second concert performance unique for Emma?

(see the answer key)

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