Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who out of all those mentioned in the will actually contributed to Cressida's fortune?
2. Why does Cressida think the violin player is either very poor or in some type of trouble?
3. Why is Cressida's stateroom lower in the ship than usual?
4. To what does Bouchalka compare the cakes served at Cressida's home?
5. How does Bouchalka justify his actions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cressida is described by various adjectives throughout the story, as well as through her actions. Answer the following questions in a well-developed essay using detailed examples from the book and from your own life experience:
1. Name three of Cressida's most outstanding characteristics and give an example of it in the story.
2. Is Cressida presented as a well-rounded character? Why or why not? Give examples to support your stance.
3. Would those characteristics thought to be admirable of Cressida in her era still be considered admirable today? Name the characteristics you consider and explain your stance.
Essay Topic 2
In the very first paragraph of part 1, the readers see a well-known phenomenon which today is labeled paparazzi. Fame does not come without its costs, though most celebrities believe these costs are worth the fame. Answer the following questions in a well-developed essay using detailed examples from the book and from your life experience:
1. Define fame using both the dictionary and your own ideas of what fame means.
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
3. Would you desire to be famous. Why or why not?
4. What do you think is the cost to Cressida for her fame?
Essay Topic 3
Cather ends the story with a quote in German. 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. Find a translation of the quote on the Internet or ask a German-speaking person to translate it and then write an essay as to how that quote is or is not relevant to your life.
2. Find a translation of the quote on the Internet or ask a German-speaking person to translate it and then write an essay as to how that quote illustrates the major theme of this story.
3. After translating this quote via the Internet or other means, write an essay as to whether you think this is the best quote with which to end this story. Explain. Come up with an alternate quote that you think is as relevant or more relevant and explain why you think this way.
|
This section contains 543 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
