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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cressida hope Carrie meets?
(a) The ship's surgeon who is single and handsome.
(b) Cressida's investment advisor.
(c) Jerome.
(d) The star opposite Cressida at a performance in London.

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

3. To what does Bouchalka compare the cakes served at Cressida's home?
(a) The cake his mother loved.
(b) Food from his native country.
(c) Communion wafers.
(d) Food served at Jewish seder.

4. Who of those close to Cressida was supportive of Cressida's recent engagement?
(a) Horace.
(b) Poppas.
(c) Miss Julia.
(d) Miss Lilly.

5. What else turns Cressida melancholy?
(a) Thinking about the death of her poodle last month.
(b) The fear that she will never find true love again since her first husband's death.
(c) The prospect of more singing engagements in London.
(d) Why an aura of sadness follows her as she journeys through life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is jealous of Cressida's success?

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

3. How long does it seem to Carrie that Bouchalka has been at Cressida's house when Carrie arrives on her next visit?

4. Besides her accompanist, what else is Poppas to Cressida?

5. What is Cressida's response to what the deck steward hands her?

(see the answer key)

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