Although this period had been productive, the bad weather had such a detrimental effect on Chopin's health that Sand determined to leave the island. To avoid further customs duties, Sand sold the piano to a local French couple, the Canuts.[n 8] The group traveled first to Barcelona, then to Marseilles, where they stayed for a few months while Chopin convalesced. In May 1839 they headed for the summer to Sand's estate at Nohant, where they spent most summers until 1846. In autumn they returned to Paris, where Chopin's apartment at 5 rue Tronchet was close to Sand's rented accommodation at the rue Pigalle. He frequently visited Sand in the evenings, but both retained some independence. In 1842 he and Sand moved to the Square d'Orléans, living in adjacent buildings. COUNT 15
QSN1 What is stated as having a negative effect on Frédéric's health during this productive time? ANS1 bad weather QSN2 What culture of French people did Sand sell the piano to? ANS2 Canuts QSN3 What city did the group travel to in order to help Frédéric recover? ANS3 Marseilles QSN4 Where was Sand's estate located where they stayed for the summers until 1846? ANS4 Nohant QSN5 Where did Frédéric and Sand move to in 1842 in buildings next to each other? ANS5 Square d'Orléans QSN6 Who did Sand sell Chopin's piano to? ANS6 the Canuts QSN7 Where did the group travel to after Barcelona? ANS7 Marseilles QSN8 Where was Sand's home? ANS8 Nohant QSN9 After returning to Paris where was Chopin's apartment? ANS9 5 rue Tronchet QSN10 In 1842 where did Chopin and Sand move? ANS10 Square d'Orléans QSN11 What had a negative effect on Chopin's health? ANS11 the bad weather QSN12 Who did Sand sell the piano to? ANS12 the Canuts. QSN13 Where did they travel after leaving Barcelona? ANS13 Marseilles QSN14 Where did Chopin and Sand move to in 1842? ANS14 Square d'Orléans QSN15 Where did they spend most summers until 1846? ANS15 Nohant