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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bouchalka justify his actions?
(a) By saying his father did the same thing he did.
(b) By suggesting that his music was good even if she had influence in getting it performed.
(c) By saying he had Cressida's good at heart.
(d) By saying he would have forgiven a similar transgression by Cressida.

2. Several themes are apparent in Part 2; one theme might be what?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Murder.
(c) Being a fugitive.
(d) Greed.

3. To where does Poppas want to eventually retire?
(a) To the Kalimari dessert.
(b) To southern Africa.
(c) To a remote city in the middle of Asia.
(d) To the Southwest United States.

4. What type of child was Cressida?
(a) An engaging, happy child.
(b) An extremely intelligent child.
(c) A lonely, shy child.
(d) An aloof, fearful child.

5. How do the family members act about the rest of Cressida's property?
(a) The fight over it tooth and nail.
(b) They sue each other in court to gain an advantage.
(c) They give it to charity.
(d) They calmly divide it evenly among them.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Bouchalka spends more time with Cressida, who is seen less often with her?

2. What does Carrie find at Cressida's home the next time she is there?

3. The fact that Cressida's third marriage is mentioned in passing, but not elaborated upon may be an example of what?

4. To whom does Cressida unilaterally credit for her success?

5. What is the narrator's name?

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