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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 11: p. 132-145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator consider a misfortune?
(a) To never hear Glenn play the piano.
(b) To never hear the piano.
(c) To never play music.
(d) To be born into a wealthy family.

2. What was Wertheimer arrogant about?
(a) His muscles.
(b) His piano collection.
(c) His talent.
(d) Studying music when he was incapable of living.

3. What was Glenn convinced about people in general?
(a) That they were generally unhappy.
(b) That they were generally rude.
(c) That they were generally annoying.
(d) That they were generally happy.

4. What happened to the previous owner of the inn?
(a) He was killed.
(b) He was put in jail.
(c) He died of old age.
(d) He fled town.

5. When did Wertheimer give up playing the piano?
(a) After hearing Glenn play a few bars.
(b) After hearing Glenn speak.
(c) After seeing Glenn perform.
(d) After hearing the narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else confirmed the narrator's opinion that Glenn was extraordinary?

2. What was Wertheimer's sole decision?

3. What was one characteristic of Glenn?

4. What did the innkeeper say about Wertheimer's suicide?

5. Who is the narrator biased against?

(see the answer key)

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