"ATECAKE" IS THE Answer TO THE FOLLOWING CROSSWORDS

1. Did as suggested in a ger
2. Took marie antoinette's a
3. Did as suggested in a gershwin musical?
4. Had dessert, in a way
5. Took marie antoinette's advice?

OTHER CLUES

1. Be part of the opening li
2. Boho-chic footwear
3. Ask, as for a loan
4. Khaki-like color
5. Good time for un pique-nique
6. A news organisation of usa covering liberal issues
7. A division of the church
8. Barnard grads