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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a word Cassie uses to describe Cressida's approach to her work?
(a) Languor.
(b) Obnoxiousness.
(c) Certainty.
(d) Hesitance.

2. Upon what does Poppas' retirement hinge?
(a) If his wife will go with him.
(b) If he does well in the stock market.
(c) If his ailment worsens.
(d) When Cressida decides she no longer needs his services.

3. What else does Cressida believe about the violin player?
(a) That he looks like he would be an abusive husband.
(b) That he looks poor to be playing a Stradivarius violin.
(c) Then he should be married so a wife can help him.
(d) That he is earnest in his desire to be a musician.

4. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?
(a) The photographers can find her more work.
(b) Because the person needs the favor of the press because of her age and marital history.
(c) It documents her as being on the ship in case something happens.
(d) It is free publicity.

5. Who of those close to Cressida was supportive of Cressida's recent engagement?
(a) Miss Lilly.
(b) Horace.
(c) Poppas.
(d) Miss Julia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Cressida's second husband?

2. What is Carrie's private thought about Horace's support of Cressida?

3. What is the narrator's name?

4. Why does Cressida think the violin player is either very poor or in some type of trouble?

5. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?

(see the answer key)

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