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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carrie want to know about Cressida?
(a) If Cressida had invited Horace's sister.
(b) If Cressida would be able to get some headache powder.
(c) If Cressida has any performances planned during her stay in London.
(d) If Cressida will be invited to dine at the captain's table that evening.

2. The fact that Cressida's third marriage is mentioned in passing, but not elaborated upon may be an example of what?
(a) Simile.
(b) Incompetent writing.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Foreshadowing.

3. How might one characterize Poppas?
(a) A dilettante.
(b) An extravagant wastrel.
(c) An addicted gambler.
(d) A man of simple habits.

4. How do Cressida's sisters and son justify their greed?
(a) If they don't get her money, Poppas will.
(b) That they are her ever-loyal supporters.
(c) That she has more than she could ever want.
(d) That they earn it by their relationship to her.

5. Where does Cressida ask Carrie if she has visited lately?
(a) Milan.
(b) Paris.
(c) Columbus.
(d) San Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the primary provider during Cressida's first marriage?

2. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?

3. What is the name of Cressida's third husband?

4. How could Cressida's approach to her career be described?

5. What terms do Cressida's sisters use to characterize her break from McChord?

(see the answer key)

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