1 Who sent Clark the letter at the start of the story? Clark's mother Clark's friend Uncle Howard Aunt Georgiana 2 Why was Aunt Georgiana coming to Boston? She wanted to get away from Nebraska for a little while. She wanted to visit Clark. She wanted to connect with some former colleagues at the Boston Conservatory. She had been left a legacy by a bachelor relative and had to settle the estate. 3 When was Aunt Georgiana due to arrive? In one year The very next day The day prior Two weeks from when Clark received the letter 4 How does Uncle Howard's letter make Clark feel? Overcome by memories Angry Excited Sad 5 How did Aunt Georgiana travel from Nebraska to Boston? Plane Day coach Horse-drawn wagon Boat 6 What happened to Aunt Georgiana on the train ride? She decided to not return to Nebraska. She made friends with a fellow passenger. She fell asleep and missed her stop. Her clothes became black with soot and dust. 7 What did Aunt Georgiana do immediately upon arriving at Clark's boarding house? Listen to music Ask him about his life in Boston Take a nap Cry 8 What had been Aunt Georgiana's occupation before marriage? A farmhand in Nebraska A dressmaker A conductor at the Boston Symphony Orchestra A music teacher at the Boston Conservatory 9 Where did Aunt Georgiana first meet Howard Carpenter? In Nebraska In the audience of the Boston Symphony Orchestra In a village in the Green Mountains, Vermont At the Boston Conservatory 10 How does Clark describe the love between Aunt Georgiana and Uncle Howard? Regretful Star-crossed Inspiring Inexplicable 11 Where did Aunt Howard buy a homestead? Red Willow County, Nebraska Fenway, Boston The Green Mountains, Vermont Douglas County, Nebraska 12 How long had Aunt Georgiana lived on the Nebraska homestead before visiting Clark in Boston? A decade One year Five years Thirty years 13 What does Clark consider the most striking aspect of his aunt's appearance? Her ill-fitting false teeth The poor quality of her dress The disorder that caused the twitching of her eyebrows and mouth Her yellow skin 14 How did Clark feel about his aunt as a boy? Disgusted and afraid Reverential and affectionate Friendly Resentful 15 What did Aunt Georgiana teach Clark as a boy on the Nebraska prairie? How to husk corn How to cook How to play an accordian Music scales and exercises 16 How did Aunt Georgiana feel about religion? She grew up religious but didn't pay it much mind. She adopted the religion of her husband. She hated religion. She was pious and martyr-like. 17 What outing did Clark plan for Aunt Georgiana's visit? A tour of the Boston Conservatory A matinée performance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra A walk on the Boston Common A fine meal at a restaurant 18 What was Aunt Georgiana preoccupied with when she arrived in Boston? Concern over the estate she was in Boston to settle Concern over the chores she had left behind in Nebraska Eagerness to hear about Clark's studies Anticipation about being back in Boston 19 What was Clark afraid of as he and his aunt entered the concert hall? She would feel embarrassed or out of place. He had wasted his money. She would hate the music. She would embarrass him. 20 Who was in the audience at the concert hall? Mostly families with young children A mix of ages, races, and professions Mostly women in beautiful dresses Mostly Conservatory students 21 What was Aunt Georgiana's physical reaction when the concert started? She closed her eyes. She got up and left. She clutched Clark's coat sleeve. She began to cry. 22 What did Clark think about during the concert? He watched his aunt, trying to deduce her feelings. He was grateful for his music studies. He remembered his childhood. He was overcome with emotion himself. 23 What did Aunt Georgiana do with her hands as the concert continued? Played a phantom piano Held Clark's hands Smoothed her hair Knotted them in her lap 24 When did Aunt Georgiana begin crying? During the prelude to Tristan and Isolde When the concert ended During the second half of the concert During the "Prize Song" 25 What did Clark learn about his aunt by the end of the concert? She hated music now. She loved her life in Nebraska. She missed him very much. She did not wish to return to Nebraska.