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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the home of the maestro who allows Claude to practice on his grand piano?
(a) In the apartment building where Al Johnson is the maintenance man.
(b) In the apartment building next to Claude's.
(c) Above Mr. Weisfeld's music store.
(d) In Claude's own apartment building.

2. What kind of student is Claude in school?
(a) Struggling.
(b) Average.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Bright.

3. What is the relationship between Claude and Ivan Andrews?
(a) Competitors.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Good friends.
(d) Passing acquaintances.

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

5. Even though Peter's playing is basic and unspirited, why does Claude enjoy accompanying him?
(a) Because he can impress the famous musician who frequently observes the sessions.
(b) Because he is getting needed experience.
(c) Because he has a chance to talk to Mr. Fisk about Emma.
(d) Because he is near Catherine.

6. Regarding Claude's father, what does Emma ask Claude not to do?
(a) Look for him.
(b) Send letters to him.
(c) Ask about him.
(d) Tell anyone about him.

7. What is the result of Claude's performance when he fills in for the pianist?
(a) He receives a lukewarm response from the audience.
(b) It is a failure.
(c) It is a success.
(d) The audience praises him, but he thinks he can do better.

8. Why does Mrs. Fisk buy an instrument for Catherine in the music store?
(a) Mrs. Fisk ordered Catherine to learn how to play.
(b) Catherine has been begging her mother for an instrument.
(c) Catherine is tired of playing the piano.
(d) She hopes Catherine will like it.

9. Where is the music festival held at which Mr. Fredericks wants Claude to play?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Maine.

10. Why does the Fisk housekeeper give Claude the item while he waits for Catherine to go to the dance?
(a) To help him relax.
(b) As a sign of friendship.
(c) As a warning.
(d) For good luck.

11. In addition to Peter Fisk, whom does Claude accompany at a dinner party for a large group of influential people in the Fisk home?
(a) Ivan Andrews.
(b) Mrs. Fisk.
(c) Mr. Fisk.
(d) Catherine.

12. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?
(a) Victor Wolff.
(b) Mrs. Fisk.
(c) Mr. Fredericks.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld.

13. Why can't Mr. Weisfeld attend Claude's debut performance at the music festival?
(a) He has a family emergency.
(b) He has the flu.
(c) He is in a car accident.
(d) He falls and suffers a concussion.

14. How old is Claude when he begins to go to the movies?
(a) 10-years-old.
(b) 12-years-old.
(c) 9-years-old.
(d) 11-years-old.

15. 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 gifted.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is going to give up.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude may be ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What famous person does Claude meet at the dinner party in the Fisk home?

3. How old is Claude Rawlings at the beginning of the novel?

4. What is Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?

5. What does Claude do with the school accessory he finds under his seat at the movies?

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