Plot
Why does Arthur need to switch to a new piano teacher?
Mrs. Cardigan is retiring.
"I'll never get to Carnegie Hall without your help."
Arthur
What is a "mallet"?
a type of hammer or tool used for hitting something
What is the name of Dr. Fugue's bird?
Tosca
Inventions
Instead of practicing for his second lesson with Dr. Fugue, what two activities does Arthur do instead?
1. play in leaves with D.W.
2. played football with Francine
"And there are other things I want to do besides teach piano."
Mrs. Cardigan
What does "hesitated" mean?
What type of pianist is Dr. Fugue?
concert pianist
Who is the musician who wrote the piece of music that Arthur must practice?
Bach
knitting needles
"Hmmm... Moderate digital spreading and no calluses. I imagine you've been playing for... two-and-a-half years."
Dr. Fugue
Dr. Fugue says that being great is "1% aspiration and 99% _______."
perspiration
What is Dr. Fugue's first name?
Frederique
How many notes are there in Bach's Two-Part Inventions? (closest answer wins!)
8,955
He fell asleep.
"You may not remember, Arthur, but there was a time when playing for Mrs. Cardigan made you nervous, too."
Mrs. Read (Arthur's mother)
What does "hideous" mean?
very ugly
What does Dr. Fugue give to Arthur as a gift when Arthur becomes his student?
a pair of (fingerless) gloves
What is the name of the famous concert hall in New York where Arthur wants to play one day?
Carnegie Hall
Who are the two piano teachers in this story?
1. Mrs. Cardigan
2. Dr. Fugue
"Take that! And That!"
D.W.
What is a "metronome"?
a device used to help musicians keep the correct rhythm by making ticking sounds
What is the name of Dr. Fugue's piano?
Giselle
What two famous musicians pictures does Dr. Fugue have on his wall?