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The Diamond Mine | Quiz

Willa Cather
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The Diamond Mine | Quiz

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1)

Who despise(s) Poppas? (from Part 2)

The general public.
Cressida's future husband.
Horace's father.
Cressida's sisters.
2)

Who out of all those mentioned in the will actually contributed to Cressida's fortune? (from Part 4)

Horace.
Poppas.
Jerome.
No one.
3)

Several themes are apparent in Part 2; one theme might be what? (from Part 2)

Greed.
Murder.
Embezzlement.
Being a fugitive.
4)

How could Cressida's approach to her career be described? (from Part 2)

On again/off again enthusiasm.
Slap happy.
Cold and calculating.
Winsome ways and dedicated work ethic.
5)

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)

Simile.
Alliteration.
Foreshadowing.
Prophesy.
6)

Where are Carrie and Cressida at the opening of Part 3? (from Part 3)

In Romania.
In Central Park.
In Columbus, Oh.
On the ocean liner.
7)

Why do Carrie and Henry decide to support the person is question 169? (from Part 4)

They say it is in the will and therefore it is sacrosanct.
They do not support anyone over anyone else in matters of the estate.
They like that person (in question 169) better than anyone else.
They believe it is what Cressida would have wanted.
8)

What disappoints Cressida's sisters? (from Part 4)

That the jewels went to charity.
That the jewels went to Carrie.
That the fur pieces were scanty.
That there wasn't more diamonds.
9)

How do Cressida's sisters and son justify their greed? (from Part 2)

That they are her ever-loyal supporters.
That she has more than she could ever want.
That they earn it by their relationship to her.
If they don't get her money, Poppas will.
10)

A second theme apparent in Part 2 might be what? (from Part 2)

Entertainers are better than others.
Unions are not good for entertainers.
Loyalty.
Spirituality.
11)

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

She convinces him to return home.
She performs the opera at the Met.
Bouchalka dies.
A divorce.
12)

How does Carrie describe the violin player? (from Part 3)

A young, tall, big-boned, and rugged looking young man.
A young woman, likely just out of Julliard.
An elderly gentleman in a tux.
A short, dark-haired young man with delicate features and eye patch.
13)

What statement is true concerning Poppas and Cressida? (from Part 2)

That they will eventually marry.
That neither could have become successful without the other.
That they are unbeknown to others actually half siblings.
That they only tolerate each other for the money they make together.
14)

Who is named executors of Cressida's will? (from Part 4)

Henry Gilbert and Carrie.
Jerome Brown.
Horace.
Poppas.
15)

How could Poppas be described in relation to Cressida in a non-professional context? (from Part 2)

Someone who wants only a professional relationship and nothing more.
A con man.
A gossip.
A true and loyal friend.
16)

What does Bouchalka seem to enjoy? (from Part 3)

All the trappings of Cressida's high profile lifestyle.
The idea of Cressida having children.
Having his own grand piano for composing.
Learning to play golf.
17)

As Carrie is observing the men in Cressida's car while awaiting word of survivors, what does she wonder? (from Part 4)

If Cressida would return to these men if she could.
If Cressida maybe survives, but walks away from them all.
If they are already counting their inheritance.
If any of them would have sacrificed his life for Cressida's life.
18)

To what does Bouchalka compare the cakes served at Cressida's home? (from Part 3)

The cake his mother loved.
Food served at Jewish seder.
Food from his native country.
Communion wafers.
19)

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 the promise of a good inheritance.
As testament to the dysfunction of Cressida's family members.
20)

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

To charity.
To Georgie and Julia.
To Carrie.
To Horace's wife.
21)

Who knows Cressida more than any other person? (from Part 2)

Charley.
Julia.
Carrie.
Poppas.
22)

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

In his career as a musician.
By helping him stay in the United States legally.
By finding him a job as a janitor at the Metropolitan Opera so he can hear music while he works.
By helping his younger sister go to a school for aspiring musicians.
23)

How does Cressida realize she is recognized in the restaurant? (from Part 3)

Several people nod and wave at Cressida.
The orchestra conductor asks Cressida to sing.
Given the flourish with which the music begins, Cressida realizes that they have been recognized.
The maitre'd brings a bottle of wine to the table from another customer.
24)

In what does Bouchalka seem to lose interest? (from Part 3)

Golf.
Dancing.
Composing.
Cressida.
25)

What is probably the most positive emotion that exists between Poppas and Julie? (from Part 2)

Tolerance.
Hatred.
Indifference.
Appreciation.
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