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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which opera company does Cressida have employment for a while?
(a) Metropolitan.
(b) English Touring.
(c) Dutches.
(d) Classical.

2. From where is Cressida's family originally?
(a) Northern Ireland.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) New York.
(d) California.

3. How do the two women evaluate the duet between the pianist and violin player?
(a) As too bright and fast for dinnertime music.
(b) As off key slightly.
(c) As brilliant.
(d) As mediocre.

4. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?
(a) Miss Julia.
(b) Poppas.
(c) Horace.
(d) Mr. Brown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Carrie speak shortly after the ship is underway?

2. Why does Cressida want Carrie to come to Cressida's house on Sunday?

3. What is the narrator's relationship to the famous person who is boarding the cruise ship?

4. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?

5. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?

(see the answer key)

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