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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ways does Cressida help Bouchalka?
(a) By finding him a job as a janitor at the Metropolitan Opera so he can hear music while he works.
(b) By helping his younger sister go to a school for aspiring musicians.
(c) By helping him stay in the United States legally.
(d) In his career as a musician.

2. A second theme apparent in Part 2 might be what?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Entertainers are better than others.
(c) Unions are not good for entertainers.
(d) Spirituality.

3. With what does Cressida become enchanted?
(a) The violin playing.
(b) The trumpet playing.
(c) The cello playing.
(d) The conductor.

4. Besides Cressida, what was a common element in the demeanor of Cressida's siblings?
(a) They were eager and joyful in their lives.
(b) They were condescending.
(c) They acted like they were continually abused.
(d) They felt they were owed something.

5. Who is jealous of Cressida's success?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her ex-husbands.
(c) Her sister-in-law.
(d) Her two sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What statement is true concerning Poppas and Cressida?

2. Why does Bouchalka rush off from Cressida's party?

3. What is a word Cassie uses to describe Cressida's approach to her work?

4. At what do Cressida's sisters marvel?

5. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?

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