Why did Chester not want to practice?
He was tired
How were Chester and Orpheus alike?
Everyone stopped and listened
How did Mario know Chester had left and was not coming back?
The bell was gone.
After Chester made up his mind about retiring, how did he feel?
Relieved
When Mario and Chester had time to themselves, what would they most often do?
They would play games
How did Tucker and Harry feel at the end of the story?
Relieved
What phrase did Harry say that caught Tucker's imagination?
"Peak of career"
Why did Chester take the bell?
To remember everything that had happened to him.
How does Chester say goodbye to Mario?
Plays him a private song
According to Tucker, what day is the best for retiring?
Friday
What was Chester thinking when he looked at the subway station for the last time?
It looked almost beautiful
What is the theme of the story?
Why did Chester play "Lucia de Lammermoor" as his last piece in New York?
It was the Bellini's favorite
How would Chester know when he reached Connecticut?
By the feel of the air.
What is the setting of the story?
New York