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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Cressida's wealth, what else do Cressida's sisters covet?
(a) Her wonderful son.
(b) The way the public dote on her.
(c) Her perseverance.
(d) Her handsome husband-to-be.

2. How could Poppas be described in relation to Cressida in a non-professional context?
(a) A true and loyal friend.
(b) A gossip.
(c) A con man.
(d) Someone who wants only a professional relationship and nothing more.

3. What suggests that the violin player is either overly excited or dramatic?
(a) His face is sweaty.
(b) His gestures.
(c) His actions and he is wearing tight clothes.
(d) He is walking all over the stage.

4. Why is Carrie able to spend a lot of time with Cressida over the next several days?
(a) Cressida's travel entourage is otherwise engaged.
(b) Cressida insists that everyone but Carrie stays away.
(c) Carrie actually only sees Cressida once in passing during the rest of the voyage.
(d) Carrie is alone and has no other obligations.

5. Why do Cressida's sisters believe Poppas remains in Cressida's life?
(a) To make the sisters miserable.
(b) To gain an inheritance.
(c) To benefit from her success.
(d) To keep Cressida safe from abusive husbands.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where is Cressida's family originally?

2. How does Cressida explain her melancholy to Carrie?

3. How does Carrie view the relationship between Cressida and Poppas?

4. What does Bouchalka do when he is twenty-one?

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

(see the answer key)

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