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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Carrie last saw Cressida, to whom was Cressida married?
(a) Her first husband.
(b) She was in between husbands.
(c) Her first husband.
(d) Her third husband.

4. Who of the "inner circle" is not accompanying Cressida?
(a) Cressida's daughter.
(b) Jerome Brown.
(c) Cressida's personal maid who is afraid of ships.
(d) Cressida's best friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cressida not surprised to encounter Carrie?

2. How does Poppas view his success?

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

4. With which opera company does Cressida have employment for a while?

5. How does Cressida explain her sister's presence?

(see the answer key)

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