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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Carrie realize about the group with whom Cressida travels?
(a) That there is only one woman among them.
(b) That they are like sharks circling.
(c) How intricately attached each of them is to Cressida.
(d) How much they adore Cressida.

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

4. Why does Julia return to her stateroom?
(a) To get a will
(b) Because the seas grow rougher and the weather colder.
(c) Because Poppas insulted her.
(d) To change for dinner.

5. How does Cressida explain her sister's presence?
(a) Her sister is dying and this will be her last good time on earth.
(b) Her sister needs to manager Cressida's entourage.
(c) Her sister is good company.
(d) Her sister has come to expect to be able to accompany her on these types of trips.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Carrie last saw Cressida, to whom was Cressida married?

2. What is the name of Cressida's second husband?

3. Where does Cressida ask Carrie if she has visited lately?

4. To what party is Cressida's father devoted?

5. What does Jerome supposedly convey to Cressida?

(see the answer key)

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