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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where is Cressida's family originally?
(a) New York.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) California.
(d) Northern Ireland.

2. At what do Cressida's sisters marvel?
(a) At Cressida's exceeding generosity.
(b) At the fact that Cressida raised Horace as a single woman.
(c) At Cressida's success in the entertainment world.
(d) At Cressida being able to go through her life "untouched by the breath of scandal."

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Poppas view his success?

2. When Cressida makes the statement in Part II that she "very nearly escaped her destiny," of what might this be an example?

3. Where do Cressida's two sisters want to live?

4. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?

5. How does Cressida explain her melancholy to Carrie?

(see the answer key)

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