Mr. Parker Fiction By Laurie Colwin: Quiz!

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    Mr. Parker touches Jane's shoulders because he:

    • Is flirting with her
    • Mistakes her for somebody else
    • Wishes to drive her away
    • Is delighted by her fine piano playing
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This trivia questions quiz is on Mr. Parker Fiction by Laurie Colwin! Have you had time to read this captivating book that surrounds the life of a piano teacher and his student? If you said yes, then the quiz below is perfect for you. Do give it a shot and see how much you remember from the book. Have fun!

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  • 2. 

    Jane lies to her mother about the kitten's name because:

    • She wants to appear to know little about Mr. Parker

    • She thinks Mr. Parker has given it a silly name

    • She can't remember the kitten's name

    • Mr. Parker asked her not to tell anyone

    Correct Answer
    A. She wants to appear to know little about Mr. Parker
    Explanation
    Jane lies to her mother about the kitten's name because she wants to appear to know little about Mr. Parker.

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  • 3. 

    The baby's face was neither male nor female in appearance.

    Correct Answer
    neuter
    Explanation
    The term "neuter" refers to a gender-neutral or androgynous appearance. In this context, the baby's face did not possess distinct male or female characteristics, making it difficult to determine the gender. Therefore, the correct answer is "neuter."

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  • 4. 

    Jane diligently practices the Three-Part Invention because:

    • Bach is her favorite composer

    • It may be the last thing Mr. Parker teachers her

    • She wants to show her parents she needs lessons

    • She wants to win Mr. Parker's respect

    Correct Answer
    A. It may be the last thing Mr. Parker teachers her
    Explanation
    Jane diligently practices the Three-Part Invention because it may be the last thing Mr. Parker teaches her. This suggests that Jane is aware that Mr. Parker may not continue teaching her for some reason, and she wants to make the most of her remaining time with him. It implies that she values Mr. Parker's teachings and wants to learn as much as she can before their lessons come to an end.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following best characterizes Jane's attitude toward Mr. Parker at the end of the story?

    • She thinks he will be a lifelong friend

    • She thinks she actually liked Mrs. Parker better

    • She feels tense and self-conscious around him

    • She believes he was never such a great teacher

    Correct Answer
    A. She feels tense and self-conscious around him
    Explanation
    Jane's attitude toward Mr. Parker at the end of the story is characterized by feeling tense and self-conscious around him.

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  • 6. 

    Her mother's sarcastic remarks about Mr. Parker upset Jane.

    Correct Answer
    arch
    Explanation
    The word "arch" can be used as an adjective to describe someone who speaks or behaves in a sarcastic or mocking manner. In this context, Jane's mother's sarcastic remarks about Mr. Parker upset her. Therefore, "arch" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the sarcastic nature of the remarks.

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  • 7. 

    At the end of the story, Jane's mood could best be described as: 

    • Delighted

    • Ambivalent

    • Outraged

    • Indignant

    Correct Answer
    A. Ambivalent
    Explanation
    Based on the information provided, we can infer that Jane's mood at the end of the story is ambivalent. This means that she has mixed feelings or is unsure about her emotions. The other options, such as delighted, outraged, and indignant, do not accurately describe Jane's mood as they suggest a more extreme or one-sided emotional state.

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  • 8. 

    Mr. Parker could teach a wider selection of songs than Mrs. Murchison could.

    Correct Answer
    repertoire
    Explanation
    Mr. Parker has a larger repertoire than Mrs. Murchison, meaning he is capable of teaching a greater variety of songs. This suggests that Mr. Parker has a wider range of knowledge and skills in music compared to Mrs. Murchison. He may have experience in different genres or styles of music, allowing him to offer a more diverse selection of songs for teaching purposes.

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  • 9. 

    Jane's mother believed that Jane's naive view of the situation was shortsighted.

    Correct Answer
    myopic
    Explanation
    Jane's mother believed that Jane's naive view of the situation was myopic. This suggests that Jane's mother thought that Jane's perspective was narrow and lacking in foresight. The word "myopic" means to have a limited or narrow view, often disregarding potential consequences or long-term effects. Therefore, Jane's mother believed that Jane was not considering the bigger picture and was only focusing on immediate or short-term aspects of the situation.

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  • 10. 

    Jane thought it would be a disastrous error for her to switch to Mrs. Murchison.

    Correct Answer
    grievous
    Explanation
    Jane believed that changing to Mrs. Murchison would result in a grievous mistake or a severe and harmful consequence.

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