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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cressida realize she is recognized in the restaurant?
(a) Given the flourish with which the music begins, Cressida realizes that they have been recognized.
(b) Several people nod and wave at Cressida.
(c) The orchestra conductor asks Cressida to sing.
(d) The maitre'd brings a bottle of wine to the table from another customer.

2. What is the name of Cressida's third husband?
(a) Persius Plyt.
(b) Mandrake Issner.
(c) Blasius Bouchalka.
(d) Blane Butcher.

3. What does Cressida say she would have done about marrying her first husband had she known he would die so soon after?
(a) She would have married him anyway.
(b) She would have just been lovers with him.
(c) She does not know how she would feel.
(d) Should would have not even become acquainted with him.

4. Over whom does Cressida choose Poppas?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her father-in-law.
(c) Her sisters.
(d) Her second husband.

5. As Cressida walks toward her stateroom, who does she encounter?
(a) Jerome and the Captain.
(b) Horace, Miss Julia, and Poppas.
(c) The deck steward with another drink.
(d) Horace and Poppas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Bouchalka and Cressida appear after their honeymoon?

3. The fact that Cressida's third marriage is mentioned in passing, but not elaborated upon may be an example of what?

4. What disease did Cressida's first husband contract?

5. What excuse does Cressida give for taking her leave of Carrie?

(see the answer key)

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