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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cressida's response to what the deck steward hands her?
(a) She gulps it down.
(b) She nods acceptance.
(c) She is flustered.
(d) She asks if the Kentucky Derby is over.

2. Of what does Cressida disapprove about her son?
(a) That he looks so much like a gangster in the way he dresses.
(b) His new fiance.
(c) His gambling losses.
(d) That he isn't musically inclined.

3. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?
(a) Miss Jillian, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(b) Miss Julia, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(c) Miss Julia, her sister, and Harold, her son.
(d) Miss Julia, her sister, and Homer, her son.

4. Besides Cressida, what was a common element in the demeanor of Cressida's siblings?
(a) They were condescending.
(b) They acted like they were continually abused.
(c) They felt they were owed something.
(d) They were eager and joyful in their lives.

5. Who of Cressida's husbands was a music teacher and choir director?
(a) None of her husbands.
(b) Her second husband.
(c) Her third husband.
(d) Her first husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cressida do when she spies Carrie?

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

3. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?

4. About what does Cressida turn suddenly melancholy?

5. To whom does Carrie speak shortly after the ship is underway?

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