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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what turn in the conversation does Bouchalka become agitated and less at ease?
(a) When Carrie mentions Cressida's first husband.
(b) When Carrie mentions that Cressida would love to have more children.
(c) When the conversation turns to music.
(d) When they talk about Germany's problems.

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

3. Whom does Carrie think has a sobering effect on Cressida?
(a) Miss Lilly.
(b) Miss Julia.
(c) Horace.
(d) Poppas.

4. What does Carrie find at Cressida's home the next time she is there?
(a) An unfamiliar musical composition.
(b) A new piano.
(c) Cressida's new boyfriend.
(d) Cressida's new puppy dog.

5. What is the narrator's relationship to the famous person who is boarding the cruise ship?
(a) Sister.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Best friend.
(d) Sister-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Did Bouchalka recognize Cressida in the restaurant when he was playing the violin?

2. What is the name of Cressida's third husband?

3. What is the name of Cressida's other sister who is not on the ship?

4. What does Jerome supposedly convey to Cressida?

5. Where does Bouchalka become a regular attendee?

(see the answer key)

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