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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cressida's response to what the deck steward hands her?
(a) She gulps it down.
(b) She asks if the Kentucky Derby is over.
(c) She is flustered.
(d) She nods acceptance.

2. Why do Cressida's sisters believe Poppas remains in Cressida's life?
(a) To keep Cressida safe from abusive husbands.
(b) To make the sisters miserable.
(c) To gain an inheritance.
(d) To benefit from her success.

3. From what ailment does Poppas suffer?
(a) The bends.
(b) Consumption.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Facial neuralgia.

4. A second theme apparent in Part 2 might be what?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Unions are not good for entertainers.
(d) Entertainers are better than others.

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) Incompetent writing.
(c) Simile.
(d) Foreshadowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where is Cressida's family originally?

2. What type of child was Cressida?

3. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?

4. What else turns Cressida melancholy?

5. What did Cressida once worry about when she was broke?

(see the answer key)

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