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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Cressida's wealth, what else do Cressida's sisters covet?
(a) Her handsome husband-to-be.
(b) Her wonderful son.
(c) The way the public dote on her.
(d) Her perseverance.

2. Who among Cressida's inner circle understands the source of her fortune?
(a) Lilly.
(b) Julia.
(c) Horace.
(d) Poppas.

3. What is the narrator's relationship to the famous person who is boarding the cruise ship?
(a) Best friend.
(b) Sister-in-law.
(c) Sister.
(d) Aunt.

4. What does the deck steward hand Cressida?
(a) A mint julep.
(b) An envelope containing a wireless message.
(c) An invitation to the captain's table for dinner.
(d) A gin and tonic.

5. 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.

6. Who does Carrie think would remain by her side no matter how rich or poor Cressida is?
(a) Poppas.
(b) Horace.
(c) Mr. Brown.
(d) Miss Julia.

7. How does Cressida explain her upcoming marriage to Carrie?
(a) As the desire for a man to take care of her.
(b) As something that is grounded in years of building mutual trust.
(c) As the need for Cressida to present a "normal" public face.
(d) As an impulsive decision of just a few months of knowing each other.

8. What is a word Cassie uses to describe Cressida's approach to her work?
(a) Languor.
(b) Obnoxiousness.
(c) Certainty.
(d) Hesitance.

9. What most impresses Cressida's suitors about her?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her generosity.
(c) Her talent.
(d) Her competence.

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

11. What is Cressida's response to what the deck steward hands her?
(a) She gulps it down.
(b) She nods acceptance.
(c) She is flustered.
(d) She asks if the Kentucky Derby is over.

12. 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) Jerome Brown.
(d) Cressida's daughter.

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

14. To where does Poppas want to eventually retire?
(a) To southern Africa.
(b) To the Kalimari dessert.
(c) To a remote city in the middle of Asia.
(d) To the Southwest United States.

15. Why does the narrator believe it is wise for the famous person to pose for the photographers?
(a) Because the person needs the favor of the press because of her age and marital history.
(b) It documents her as being on the ship in case something happens.
(c) The photographers can find her more work.
(d) It is free publicity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what party is Cressida's father devoted?

3. About what does Cressida turn suddenly melancholy?

4. Several themes are apparent in Part 2; one theme might be what?

5. Why is Cressida not surprised to encounter Carrie?

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