In June 1837 Chopin visited London incognito in the company of the piano manufacturer Camille Pleyel where he played at a musical soirée at the house of English piano maker James Broadwood. On his return to Paris, his association with Sand began in earnest, and by the end of June 1838 they had become lovers. Sand, who was six years older than the composer, and who had had a series of lovers, wrote at this time: "I must say I was confused and amazed at the effect this little creature had on me ... I have still not recovered from my astonishment, and if I were a proud person I should be feeling humiliated at having been carried away ..." The two spent a miserable winter on Majorca (8 November 1838 to 13 February 1839), where, together with Sand's two children, they had journeyed in the hope of improving the health of Chopin and that of Sand's 15-year-old son Maurice, and also to escape the threats of Sand's former lover Félicien Mallefille. After discovering that the couple were not married, the deeply traditional Catholic people of Majorca became inhospitable, making accommodation difficult to find. This compelled the group to take lodgings in a former Carthusian monastery in Valldemossa, which gave little shelter from the cold winter weather. COUNT 15
QSN1 What city did Frédéric visit in June 1837? ANS1 London QSN2 What event occurred on Frédéric's return to Paris? ANS2 his association with Sand began in earnest QSN3 How many years older was George Sand compared to Frédéric? ANS3 six QSN4 What adjective is used to describe Frédéric and Sand's time together during the winter of 1838? ANS4 miserable QSN5 Where did Frédéric and Sand venture to after Majorca became unlivable when it was discovered they were not married? ANS5 Valldemossa QSN6 With whom did Chopin go to London with in 1837? ANS6 Camille Pleyel QSN7 What was James Broadwood's occupation? ANS7 piano maker QSN8 How much older was George Sands than Chopin? ANS8 six years QSN9 During Sands and Chopin's visit to Majorca who were they fleeing? ANS9 Félicien Mallefille QSN10 After it became known that Sands and Chopin were unmarried where did they end up taking up shelter? ANS10 a former Carthusian monastery QSN11 When did Chopin and Sand become lovers? ANS11 June 1838 QSN12 Where did Chopin and Sand go between November 1838 and February 1839? ANS12 Majorca QSN13 Who joined Chopin and Sand on their trip to Majorca? ANS13 Sand's two children QSN14 One of the reasons Chopin and Sand went to Majorca was to escape the threats of who? ANS14 Félicien Mallefille. QSN15 Where did Chopin and Sand stay in Valldemossa? ANS15 a former Carthusian monastery