The Diamond Mine Quiz

Willa Cather

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In what ways does Cressida help Bouchalka? (from Part 3)

By helping him stay in the United States legally.

By helping his younger sister go to a school for aspiring musicians.

By finding him a job as a janitor at the Metropolitan Opera so he can hear music while he works.

In his career as a musician.

2.

To whom were Cressida's jewels, furs and gowns to go? (from Part 4)

To Horace's wife.

To charity.

To Carrie.

To Georgie and Julia.

3.

When Cressida makes the statement in Part II that she "very nearly escaped her destiny," of what might this be an example? (from Part 2)

Alliteration.

Foreshadowing.

Prophesy.

Simile.

4.

How does Carrie view the letters from Cressida to family members? (from Part 4)

As forgeries.

As the writings of a fatigued, overworked woman.

As testament to the dysfunction of Cressida's family members.

As the promise of a good inheritance.

5.

What follows quickly after Cressida's discovery? (from Part 3)

A divorce.

She performs the opera at the Met.

She convinces him to return home.

Bouchalka dies.

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