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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 explain her sister's presence?
(a) Her sister needs to manager Cressida's entourage.
(b) Her sister has come to expect to be able to accompany her on these types of trips.
(c) Her sister is good company.
(d) Her sister is dying and this will be her last good time on earth.

2. There was a period in Cressida's life when she nearly did what?
(a) Was going to run away and assume a new identity.
(b) Disowned her sisters.
(c) Killed herself.
(d) Sacrificed her principles.

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

4. Upon what does Poppas' retirement hinge?
(a) If he does well in the stock market.
(b) If his wife will go with him.
(c) If his ailment worsens.
(d) When Cressida decides she no longer needs his services.

5. How does Poppas view his success?
(a) That it is not enough.
(b) That it has no meaning in the grand game of life.
(c) That he deserves success in putting up with Cressida.
(d) That his success is a direct result of Cressida's hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miletus Poppas?

2. What most impresses Cressida's suitors about her?

3. How much responsibility do Cressida's sisters assign to Poppas for Cressida's success?

4. Why do Cressida's sisters believe Poppas remains in Cressida's life?

5. Who despise(s) Poppas?

(see the answer key)

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