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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Cressida's other sister who is not on the ship?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Patrice.
(c) Glenda.
(d) Georgie.

2. What most impresses Cressida's suitors about her?
(a) Her talent.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her competence.
(d) Her generosity.

3. How do Carrie and Cressida first meet?
(a) In grammar school in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
(b) When their husbands were stationed together in the navy.
(c) As college roommates.
(d) In their freshman year of high school.

4. How does Cressida realize she is recognized in the restaurant?
(a) Given the flourish with which the music begins, Cressida realizes that they have been recognized.
(b) The maitre'd brings a bottle of wine to the table from another customer.
(c) The orchestra conductor asks Cressida to sing.
(d) Several people nod and wave at Cressida.

5. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?
(a) Miss Julia, her sister, and Homer, her son.
(b) Miss Julia, her sister, and Harold, her son.
(c) Miss Julia, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(d) Miss Jillian, her sister, and Horace, her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?

2. Why do Carrie and Cressida send the carriage home?

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

4. In what type of restaurant does Cressida prefer to dine?

5. On the next visit to the restaurant where Carrie and Cressida first saw Bouchalka, what do they learn?

(see the answer key)

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