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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?
(a) The photographers can find her more work.
(b) Because the person needs the favor of the press because of her age and marital history.
(c) It is free publicity.
(d) It documents her as being on the ship in case something happens.

2. How do Bouchalka and Cressida appear after their honeymoon?
(a) Haggard and tired.
(b) With an aloofness between them.
(c) As if they had second thoughts about the marriage.
(d) Both seem to be in very good spirits.

3. Why does Cressida wait for a different ocean liner from that which Horace and Poppas take?
(a) She felt it offers better publicity.
(b) She was not quite ready to leave London.
(c) She had a bad feeling about the one they took.
(d) She missed the port call for Horace's ship because of a visit to the Queen.

4. How could Cressida's approach to her career be described?
(a) On again/off again enthusiasm.
(b) Slap happy.
(c) Winsome ways and dedicated work ethic.
(d) Cold and calculating.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Cressida's other sister who is not on the ship?

2. How do Cressida's sisters and son justify their greed?

3. In what does Bouchalka seem to lose interest?

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

5. Where do Cressida's two sisters want to live?

(see the answer key)

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