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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What in Cressida's life had scandalous potential?
(a) The numerous lovers Cressida has while married.
(b) Cressida's relationship with Poppas.
(c) The rumor that she has had affairs with women as well as men.
(d) The fact that Horace does not resemble his alleged father.

2. How much responsibility do Cressida's sisters assign to Poppas for Cressida's success?
(a) It is not revealed to the reader how the sisters think about the issue.
(b) They believe he is almost solely responsible.
(c) They believe he is at least half responsible.
(d) None.

3. How do Cressida's sisters and son justify their greed?
(a) If they don't get her money, Poppas will.
(b) That she has more than she could ever want.
(c) That they are her ever-loyal supporters.
(d) That they earn it by their relationship to her.

4. Several themes are apparent in Part 2; one theme might be what?
(a) Murder.
(b) Being a fugitive.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Greed.

5. What is probably the most positive emotion that exists between Poppas and Julie?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Appreciation.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Indifference.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cressida realize she is recognized in the restaurant?

2. Why is the violin player rummaging through a pile of papers?

3. Where are Carrie and Cressida at the opening of Part 3?

4. In what type of restaurant does Cressida prefer to dine?

5. As Cressida makes ready to marry Bouchalka, what does she do?

(see the answer key)

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