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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?
(a) The photographers can find her more work.
(b) It is free publicity.
(c) Because the person needs the favor of the press because of her age and marital history.
(d) It documents her as being on the ship in case something happens.

4. Who does Cressida hope Carrie meets?
(a) Cressida's investment advisor.
(b) Jerome.
(c) The ship's surgeon who is single and handsome.
(d) The star opposite Cressida at a performance in London.

5. Where does Cressida ask Carrie if she has visited lately?
(a) Columbus.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Paris.
(d) Milan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon what does Poppas' retirement hinge?

3. With what question does Horace interrupt the two women's conversation?

4. What does Cressida think might have been a better thing than to have married after the death of her first husband?

5. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?

(see the answer key)

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