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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Cressida give for taking her leave of Carrie?
(a) That she has letters to write.
(b) That she needs to get ready for the night's dinner.
(c) That she has to lie down before the seasickness hits.
(d) That she is meeting with Jerome on the promenade deck.

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

3. What did Cressida once worry about when she was broke?
(a) Having enough money to bury her first husband.
(b) If she and her son would be put out on the streets.
(c) If she would be able to afford a gown to apply for a part on Broadway.
(d) Whether she'd have enough food for herself and Horace.

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

5. What statement is true concerning Poppas and Cressida?
(a) That they are unbeknown to others actually half siblings.
(b) That neither could have become successful without the other.
(c) That they only tolerate each other for the money they make together.
(d) That they will eventually marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cressida do rather than argue with Horace?

2. How might Cressida's health be described?

3. Whom do Cressida's sisters blame for the failure of Cressida's second marriage?

4. Who of Cressida's husbands was a music teacher and choir director?

5. How does Carrie view the relationship between Cressida and Poppas?

(see the answer key)

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