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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 (Chapters 1 - 4) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the bass-baritone Ryan is competing against in the Met competition?
(a) Antonio.
(b) James.
(c) Robert.
(d) Philippe.

2. What does Ryan wait for from his father as a child?
(a) Ryan waits for his father's books in the mail.
(b) Ryan waits for boxes of things his father had promised to send Ryan, but never does.
(c) Ryan waits for his father's old movie collection in the mail.
(d) Ryan waits for his father to send him money he had promised to send.

3. What is one problem Ryan experiences in buying formal clothes?
(a) He wears bright colors that are hard to find.
(b) He is unusually large and it can be hard to find things in his size.
(c) He wants to find clothes to make him look taller.
(d) He will only wear silk and silk is very expensive.

4. Which of the following was Adrian fascinated with as a child?
(a) Bugs.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Trains.

5. What branch of the military did Valerie serve in?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valerie tell Bergner about her life that she never told Ryan or Adrian?

2. How does Valerie's older brother die?

3. What book does Ryan especially enjoy from his elementary school years?

4. What was Adrian very good at as a child?

5. Who is the teacher Ryan adores from his elementary school years?

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