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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drives a wedge between the sisters and Poppas?
(a) Cressida favoring Poppas over the sisters.
(b) Poppas's not allowing both sisters to come to New York.
(c) Poppas's cruelty to the sisters.
(d) Their distrust.

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

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

4. Where does Bouchalka study music?
(a) At a monastery.
(b) In Paris.
(c) At Julliard.
(d) On his own with no teacher.

5. What else does Cressida believe about the violin player?
(a) That he looks like he would be an abusive husband.
(b) Then he should be married so a wife can help him.
(c) That he is earnest in his desire to be a musician.
(d) That he looks poor to be playing a Stradivarius violin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Besides Cressida's wealth, what else do Cressida's sisters covet?

3. There was a period in Cressida's life when she nearly did what?

4. Of what does Cressida disapprove about her son?

5. How does Bouchalka justify his actions?

(see the answer key)

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