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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What in Cressida's life had scandalous potential?
(a) The rumor that she has had affairs with women as well as men.
(b) The fact that Horace does not resemble his alleged father.
(c) Cressida's relationship with Poppas.
(d) The numerous lovers Cressida has while married.

3. What most impresses Cressida's suitors about her?
(a) Her talent.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her generosity.
(d) Her competence.

4. How does Carrie view the relationship between Cressida and Poppas?
(a) Poppas as a father figure.
(b) Part teacher, part lover.
(c) Strictly as employer- employee.
(d) That of pupil and teacher.

5. Who are two relatives accompanying the famous singer?
(a) Miss Julia, her sister, and Harold, her son.
(b) Miss Jillian, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(c) Miss Julia, her sister, and Horace, her son.
(d) Miss Julia, her sister, and Homer, her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?

2. What type of child was Cressida?

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

4. What is a word Cassie uses to describe Cressida's approach to her work?

5. What is Carrie's private thought about Horace's support of Cressida?

(see the answer key)

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