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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the bulk of Cressida's fortune lie?
(a) In municipal bonds.
(b) In governement t-bills.
(c) In real estate.
(d) In worthless stocks.

2. What about Jerome Brown does Cressida feel fortunate?
(a) That he is at least extraordinarily good looking.
(b) That he is not using her money in his investment schemes.
(c) That he gets along well with Poppas.
(d) That he loves her.

3. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?
(a) An invitation to the captain's table for dinner.
(b) A gin and tonic.
(c) A mint julep.
(d) An envelope containing a wireless message.

4. The fact that Cressida's third marriage is mentioned in passing, but not elaborated upon may be an example of what?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Incompetent writing.
(c) Simile.
(d) Foreshadowing.

5. What does Cressida do when she spies Carrie?
(a) Yells at her angrily about a suitcase mix-up.
(b) Rises and greets her warmly.
(c) Waves at her from where she is lying on a deck lounger.
(d) Turns away and pretends not to see her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Henry Gilbert's occupation?

2. Who is the famous singer boarding a cruise ship in New York City?

3. Who decides to end Cressida's third marriage?

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

5. What does Carrie realize about the group with whom Cressida travels?

(see the answer key)

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