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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Cressida do rather than argue with Horace?
(a) Tells him to go borrow from Poppas.
(b) Tells him she has disinherited him.
(c) Goes to her stateroom.
(d) Gives him another thousand dollars.

3. Who knows Cressida more than any other person?
(a) Charley.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Julia.
(d) Poppas.

4. As Cressida walks toward her stateroom, who does she encounter?
(a) Horace, Miss Julia, and Poppas.
(b) Jerome and the Captain.
(c) The deck steward with another drink.
(d) Horace and Poppas.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first occurrence in Cressida's life that Carrie describes as a string of bad luck?

3. To whom does Cressida unilaterally credit for her success?

4. Why is Cressida not surprised to encounter Carrie?

5. To whom does Carrie speak shortly after the ship is underway?

(see the answer key)

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