From The Piano Shop on The Left Bank Quiz

Why does the narrator use a metaphor to describe his response to playing the piano?

• To explain how he is able to remember a piece of music

• To show how sharing music increases enjoyment

• To suggest that owning a piano can spark enthusiasm

• To reveal the depth of his feelings towards the piano

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In paragraph 8 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, Luc suggests that the

narrator —

• trust his ability to make decisions

• reflect on the commitment of buying a piano

• be willing to consider other pianos

• think about playing different instruments

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In paragraph 1 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, which idea is

introduced?

• The power of intuition

• An unachieved goal

• Impractical choices

• The wisdom of experience

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“Think of it as an investment in personal

expression.”

What can the reader infer about the narrator’s wife based on her words?

• The wife believes it is more important to invest in the arts than in other things.

• The wife does not believe people should deny themselves things that they want.

• The wife views the piano as an attractive addition to their living room.

• The wife sees music as a necessary outlet for her husband’s creativity.

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In paragraph 1 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, why does the narrator

describe the piano as “a strange and wonderful combination of the robust and the delicate”?

• To explain why he feels this particular piano is special

• To reveal that he needs a piano that is not too fragile or ornate

• To state why he is physically able to play this particular piano

• To suggest that he prefers a piano that won’t require much upkeep

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What is the narrator’s purpose for including this description?

• To explain where he is shopping for a piano

• To highlight his doubts about wanting a piano

• To show how he exaggerates when describing events

• To reveal the strength of his desire to play the piano again

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