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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where is Cressida's family originally?
(a) Northern Ireland.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) North Carolina.

2. What does Cressida think might have been a better thing than to have married after the death of her first husband?
(a) To have lived with a female companion.
(b) To have killed herself after buying a large insurance policy for Horace.
(c) To have gone into a convent.
(d) To have just had lovers.

3. Who among Cressida's inner circle understands the source of her fortune?
(a) Lilly.
(b) Poppas.
(c) Julia.
(d) Horace.

4. How do Bouchalka and Cressida appear after their honeymoon?
(a) Haggard and tired.
(b) As if they had second thoughts about the marriage.
(c) Both seem to be in very good spirits.
(d) With an aloofness between them.

5. Why do Cressida's sisters believe Poppas remains in Cressida's life?
(a) To make the sisters miserable.
(b) To benefit from her success.
(c) To gain an inheritance.
(d) To keep Cressida safe from abusive husbands.

Short Answer Questions

1. In between marriages, how many suitors does Cressida tend to have?

2. How does Cressida think her sisters view her?

3. What is probably the most positive emotion that exists between Poppas and Julie?

4. Cressida's relationship with Poppas had potential for _______________.

5. Besides Cressida's wealth, what else do Cressida's sisters covet?

(see the answer key)

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