I thought, this is a kind of love; and, as in love, my senses
amplified and enhanced the love object, all with an insouciance
and willing enthusiasm. What is the purpose of the quote?
from Piano on the Left Bank
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
Ashley Nichols
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I thought, this is a kind of love; and, as in love, my senses
amplified and enhanced the love object, all with an insouciance
and willing enthusiasm. What is the purpose of the quote?
A.) To explain how he is able to remember a piece of music
B.) To show how sharing music increases enjoyment
C.) To suggest that owning a piano can spark enthusiasm
D.) To reveal the depth of his feelings towards the piano
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 8 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, Luc suggests that
the narrator —
F.) trust his ability to make decisions
G.) reflect on the commitment of buying a piano
H.) be willing to consider other pianos
J.) think about playing different instruments
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 1 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, which idea is
introduced?
A.) The power of intuition
B.) An unachieved goal
C.) Impractical choices
D.) The wisdom of experience
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Read this quotation from paragraph 16 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left
Bank.
“Think of it as an investment in personal expression.” What can
the reader infer about the narrator’s wife based on her words?
F.) The wife believes it is more important to invest in the arts than in other things.
G.)The wife does not believe people should deny themselves things that they want.
H.) The wife views the piano as an attractive addition to their living room
J.) The wife sees music as a necessary outlet for her husband’s creativity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
5.) In paragraph 17 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, how does the
narrator feel about playing the Stingl piano in the piano shop?
A.) He needs Luc to help him build confidence in his musical ability.
B.) He hopes Luc will believe that he is worthy of the Stingl.
C.) He feels oddly comfortable playing in front of Luc.
D.) He enjoys showing Luc that he can play different types of music
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
6.) 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”?
F) To explain why he feels this particular piano is special
G) To reveal that he needs a piano that is not too fragile or ornate
H) To state why he is physically able to play this particular piano
J) To suggest that he prefers a piano that won’t require much upkeep
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Read this quotation from paragraph 1 of the excerpt from The Piano Shop on the Left
Bank.
I was nervous, almost spellbound; suddenly this great impractical hulk was the gateway to a
territory from which I had been absent for too long. Something said “Yes!” before I even
touched the keyboard.
What is the narrator’s purpose for including this description?
A) To explain where he is shopping for a piano
B) To highlight his doubts about wanting a piano
C) To show how he exaggerates when describing events
D) To reveal the strength of his desire to play the piano again
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