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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Cressida disapprove about her son?
(a) That he isn't musically inclined.
(b) His gambling losses.
(c) His new fiance.
(d) That he looks so much like a gangster in the way he dresses.

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

3. At what do Cressida's sisters marvel?
(a) At the fact that Cressida raised Horace as a single woman.
(b) At Cressida's success in the entertainment world.
(c) At Cressida being able to go through her life "untouched by the breath of scandal."
(d) At Cressida's exceeding generosity.

4. Why is Carrie able to spend a lot of time with Cressida over the next several days?
(a) Carrie actually only sees Cressida once in passing during the rest of the voyage.
(b) Cressida insists that everyone but Carrie stays away.
(c) Cressida's travel entourage is otherwise engaged.
(d) Carrie is alone and has no other obligations.

5. Whom do Cressida's sisters blame for the failure of Cressida's second marriage?
(a) Horace.
(b) Poppas.
(c) Carrie.
(d) Cressida.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carrie find at Cressida's home the next time she is there?

2. Who is the famous singer boarding a cruise ship in New York City?

3. Who of the "inner circle" is not accompanying Cressida?

4. There was a period in Cressida's life when she nearly did what?

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

(see the answer key)

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