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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?
(a) An envelope containing a wireless message.
(b) An invitation to the captain's table for dinner.
(c) A gin and tonic.
(d) A mint julep.

2. Did Bouchalka recognize Cressida in the restaurant when he was playing the violin?
(a) No, he didn't really notice her that evening.
(b) No, he thought she was someone famous but wasn't sure.
(c) Yes, he had heard her sing several times before.
(d) Yes, but he wasn't absolutely certain as he had only seen her picture in the paper.

3. Upon what does Poppas' retirement hinge?
(a) If he does well in the stock market.
(b) When Cressida decides she no longer needs his services.
(c) If his wife will go with him.
(d) If his ailment worsens.

4. How does Cressida explain her melancholy to Carrie?
(a) Melancholy is a genetic trait in her family tree.
(b) The prospect of her usualy seasickness.
(c) The sea air always briefly makes her melancholy.
(d) The cloudy, grey skies makes her melancholy.

5. Who of the "inner circle" is not accompanying Cressida?
(a) Cressida's personal maid who is afraid of ships.
(b) Cressida's daughter.
(c) Jerome Brown.
(d) Cressida's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bouchalka rush off from Cressida's party?

2. Why does Cressida take Bouchalka aside to converse with him?

3. When Carrie last saw Cressida, to whom was Cressida married?

4. How might one characterize Poppas?

5. Of what does Poppas periodically remind the Garnet sisters?

(see the answer key)

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