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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do those who contest the bequest show for evidence?
2. What is Jerome Brown's occupation?
3. With whom do Carrie and Henry stand on one matter of Cressida's will?
4. Why does Carrie view the walk in the park as a sort of adventure?
5. Who out of all those mentioned in the will actually contributed to Cressida's fortune?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Once a story, novel, or movie has been experienced in its entirety, it is obvious where there are instances of foreshadowing. Answer the following questions in a well-developed essay using detailed examples from the book and from your own life experience:
1. Explain the technique of foreshadowing used in this story.
2. Describe some situations that can be considered foreshadowing. Why are they examples of foreshadowing?
3. What are the benefits of using foreshadowing?
4. Is foreshadowing necessary in order for the writer to be fair to the reader? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
In the opening of this story, Cressida is about to embark upon a fourth marriage. Choose one of the following topics and write a well-developed essay using detailed examples from the book and from your own life experience:
1. Discuss each of Cressida's marriages in terms of the characteristics of the man she marries, his strengths and weaknesses, why she marries each particular man, and why the marriage ends.
2. Often is seems more difficult for a man to be married to a famous woman than the other way around. Do you believe this is true? Why or why not? Be sure to use examples to support your stance.
3. Discuss why Cressida marries rather than just has lovers, consider especially the era in which the story is set.
4. Is marriage an important institution in the world of the 21st century? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Although the term "co-dependence" was not known at the time when Cressida was alive, it is a concept that has been in practice for centuries. Answer the following questions in a well-developed essay using detailed examples from the book and from your own life experience:
1. Define the term "co-dependence" as used in a therapeutic sense.
2. Choose several situations that are described in the book involving Cressida and her inner circle and discuss whether you think she makes wise and healthy choices--or co-dependent ones.
3. Are there any situations in your life that seem similar (perhaps on a smaller scale) to that of Cressida's life? After reading this story, does it motivate you to change any part of your own interactions with those who are close to you?
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