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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the main character going to Ireland?
(a) To visit her new nephew.
(b) For a vacation.
(c) Her father's funeral.
(d) To play a concert.

2. What was Catherine's father disappointed to miss that he received many phone calls about?
(a) Her award winning performance.
(b) Her college graduation.
(c) Her performance on the radio.
(d) Her first recital.

3. What does Catherine's father think the drumming is?
(a) A lot of noise.
(b) A revelation.
(c) Thrilling.
(d) The same as bells.

4. Where did Miss Bingham often take Catherine?
(a) Tea parties in Belgrade.
(b) London for plays.
(c) Concerts in Belfast.
(d) Scotland for recitals.

5. What does Catherine tell Liz?
(a) She is very sad at the loss of her father
(b) She wants to pack up Anna and run away.
(c) She thinks Anna doesn't love her.
(d) She didn't recognize her own child for a second.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Catherine and her mother talk about as they drink brandy?

2. What does Catherine say to her mother when she sees her for the first time?

3. What are grace notes according to this novel?

4. How old was Catherine when she started taking piano lessons?

5. Why does Catherine choose to conform when she is home?

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