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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who confirms to Harsanyi that Madison Bowers is the best voice teacher in the city?
(a) The conductor of the orchestra.
(b) Dr. Archie.
(c) Thea.
(d) The mayor.

2. How does Larson believe Thea can also pick up some extra money?
(a) Singing for the mayor.
(b) Singing at funerals.
(c) Singing radio jingles.
(d) Giving voice lessons to his daughters.

3. Who is sitting with Wunsch when Thea discovers him sitting, covered with a blanket?
(a) Archie.
(b) Mrs. Tellamantez.
(c) Thea's mom.
(d) No one.

4. What does Thea contemplate on her first trip back to Moonstone?
(a) Her decision to switch to voice.
(b) How nice Kennedy was.
(c) Her new boyfriend.
(d) How much she'll miss her apartment.

5. How does Mr. Kronborg want Thea involved in the church?
(a) Playing the organ.
(b) Leading singing on Wednesday nights.
(c) Working with the organ.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

6. With whom does Thea perform in the holiday concert?
(a) No one; it is a concert only featuring her.
(b) Thor.
(c) Lily.
(d) Archie.

7. What does Thea admit to Archie that she hopes she can do in her life?
(a) Marry for looks and not money.
(b) Live a simple life with family and be happy.
(c) Learn something well.
(d) Sing better than any Italian opera singer.

8. Who is the artist of "The Song of the Lark" painting?
(a) Julie Andrews.
(b) Jules Breton.
(c) Andrew Breton.
(d) Julius Britain.

9. Why does Thea finally come to enjoy the mournful Wednesday prayer services her father makes her attend?
(a) Because she can just attend and not worry about teaching anyone.
(b) Because they bolster her desire to be happy.
(c) Because there is no music involved, so that part of her brain can rest.
(d) Because she gets to see her secret boyfriend there.

10. Why is Thea upset when she first visits the Art Institute?
(a) Because she runs into an old friend from Moonstone.
(b) Because she never visited before.
(c) Because all of the paintings have been vandalized.
(d) Because she is not allowed inside.

11. When was "The Song of the Lark" written?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1815.
(d) 1849.

12. What do Mrs. Lorch and Mrs. Anderson provide Thea?
(a) A place to stay.
(b) A dinner every night.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) Clothes.

13. What is the first illness Dr. Archie diagnoses in Thea?
(a) The flu.
(b) Strep throat.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) The measles.

14. Why does Anna think Thea should not practice secular music on Sundays?
(a) Because she has to listen to music at church all day anyway.
(b) Because she needs to give her fingers a break.
(c) Because it is improper.
(d) Because she never practices it on any other day.

15. What role does Larson have Thea sing in the choir?
(a) Soprano.
(b) Base.
(c) Alto.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What music does Thea play and sing with the Harsanyi children?

2. Who is Aunt Tillie?

3. Where does Thea first discover "Orpheus"?

4. What does Ray Kennedy do for a living?

5. Why is the tramp arrested?

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