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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Cressida makes ready to marry Bouchalka, what does she do?
(a) She resigns her job at the Met.
(b) She takes care to ensure that the needs of the other people in her life are addressed.
(c) She fires Poppas.
(d) She goes to a gypsy medium to see if it's the right thing for her to do.

2. Who is Miletus Poppas?
(a) Miss Julia's current beau.
(b) Cressida's long-time accompanist.
(c) Horace's boyfriend.
(d) Cressida's personal chef.

3. Why do Carrie and Cressida send the carriage home?
(a) Because the driver insults them.
(b) They did not send the carriage home as the carriage never shows up.
(c) Because it's a lovely day and they want to stay out later.
(d) Because one of the horses appears lame.

4. How does Cressida explain her sister's presence?
(a) Her sister needs to manager Cressida's entourage.
(b) Her sister is good company.
(c) Her sister is dying and this will be her last good time on earth.
(d) Her sister has come to expect to be able to accompany her on these types of trips.

5. What is the narrator's name?
(a) Miffy.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Suzanne.
(d) Chessy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cressida once worry about when she was broke?

2. What most impresses Cressida's suitors about her?

3. What statement is true concerning Poppas and Cressida?

4. What excuse does Cressida give for taking her leave of Carrie?

5. What suggests that the violin player is either overly excited or dramatic?

(see the answer key)

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