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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what question does Horace interrupt the two women's conversation?
(a) If the two women knew where Aunt Julia is.
(b) If his mother would join him for a nightcap alone.
(c) If they would like to go for a walk before retiring for the evening.
(d) If his mother would loan him a thousand dollars as he wants to marry.

2. About what does Cressida turn suddenly melancholy?
(a) Cressida's upcoming birthday.
(b) Why there are few events in her life that she would choose to revisit.
(c) Her fiance's refusal to come on the ocean voyage.
(d) Why her sisters never are supportive.

3. What is the first occurrence in Cressida's life that Carrie describes as a string of bad luck?
(a) The death of a beloved dog.
(b) The suicide of her father.
(c) The death of her husband.
(d) The death of Cressida's mother when Cressida is six.

4. How do Horace and Miss Julia act towards Carrie?
(a) They only offer perfunctory greetings.
(b) They begin excitedly talking to her.
(c) They get up and hug her.
(d) They openly snub her.

5. How does Carrie view the relationship between Cressida and Poppas?
(a) Poppas as a father figure.
(b) That of pupil and teacher.
(c) Strictly as employer- employee.
(d) Part teacher, part lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miletus Poppas?

2. How much responsibility do Cressida's sisters assign to Poppas for Cressida's success?

3. What does Cressida tell others about why Bouchalka does not accompany her on tour in the Spring?

4. What does Carrie realize about the group with whom Cressida travels?

5. What do Cressida and Poppas have for each other?

(see the answer key)

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