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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cressida once worry about when she was broke?
(a) Whether she'd have enough food for herself and Horace.
(b) If she and her son would be put out on the streets.
(c) If she would be able to afford a gown to apply for a part on Broadway.
(d) Having enough money to bury her first husband.

2. How does Cressida think her sisters view her?
(a) As an angel from heaven.
(b) As a greedy woman who has amassed a fortune.
(c) As a bit of an airhead.
(d) As a fountain of wealth.

3. How does Cressida explain her melancholy to Carrie?
(a) The cloudy, grey skies makes her melancholy.
(b) The prospect of her usualy seasickness.
(c) The sea air always briefly makes her melancholy.
(d) Melancholy is a genetic trait in her family tree.

4. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?
(a) Horace.
(b) Miss Julia.
(c) Poppas.
(d) Mr. Brown.

5. What is Carrie's private thought about Horace's support of Cressida?
(a) Carrie wishes Horace were support Carrie's decision to come on the voyage.
(b) Horace is the finest son a woman could hope to have.
(c) It is all show.
(d) Horace's support can usually be easily bought.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Cressida turn suddenly melancholy?

2. How does Carrie view the relationship between Cressida and Poppas?

3. Who of those close to Cressida was supportive of Cressida's recent engagement?

4. Who is Jerome Brown?

5. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?

(see the answer key)

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