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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is Poppas seated in Cressida's car awaiting word of survivors?
2. In a letter which Carrie discusses, what does Cressida ask of Jerome?
3. What else does Cressida believe about the violin player?
4. How do the family members act about the rest of Cressida's property?
5. With what does Cressida become enchanted?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
The story opens with Cressida on an ocean voyage and ends with her death also while on an ocean voyage. Answer the following questions in a well-developed essay using detailed examples from the book and from your own life experience:
1. Why do you think Ms Cather chooses to frame or book end the story with ocean voyages?
2. Compare and contrast the two ocean voyages and possible symbolic meanings of each.
3. Do you think it appropriate that Cressida dies on the Titanic? Why or Why not?
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