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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cressida makes a surprise visit home during her tour, what does she find?
(a) Bouchalka has moved out of the home.
(b) Bouchalka has finished a marvelous opera.
(c) Bouchalka having sex with the cook.
(d) Bouchalka near death with the flu.

2. How does Cressida think her sisters view her?
(a) As an angel from heaven.
(b) As a bit of an airhead.
(c) As a greedy woman who has amassed a fortune.
(d) As a fountain of wealth.

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

4. Why is the violin player rummaging through a pile of papers?
(a) Because the conductor asks the violin player for his resignation.
(b) Because he wants to write Cressida a note.
(c) Because he wanted to find a piece of music he wrote.
(d) Because he forgot his music.

5. What does Bouchalka seem to enjoy?
(a) All the trappings of Cressida's high profile lifestyle.
(b) The idea of Cressida having children.
(c) Having his own grand piano for composing.
(d) Learning to play golf.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what question does Horace interrupt the two women's conversation?

2. To whom does Cressida write a note to express her pleasure at the performance in the restaurant?

3. What does Cressida tell others about why Bouchalka does not accompany her on tour in the Spring?

4. How does Poppas view his success?

5. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?

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