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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Painkillers 1922-1923.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1917, what significant event happened in Dorothy's career?
(a) She moved from Vogue to Vanity Fair.
(b) She was made an editor at American Magazine.
(c) She was made an editor at Vogue.
(d) She was fired.

2. What did the editor think of Dorothy's request for a job at Vanity Fair magazine?
(a) He was appalled at her lack of candor.
(b) He was impressed and said he would keep her in mind.
(c) He thought she was out of line and didn't give it a second thought.
(d) He thought she was a silly woman who wasn't qualified for the job.

3. What ship did Dorothy's aunt and uncle ride during 1912?
(a) The Virginian Pilot.
(b) The Titanic.
(c) The Brittania.
(d) The Olympic.

4. Whose speakeasy did Dorothy and Benchley frequent?
(a) Tony Soma.
(b) Billy Wilkerson.
(c) Jimmy Walker.
(d) Owney Madden.

5. Dorothy Rothschild was born into what society?
(a) Middle class Christian affluence, in New Jersey.
(b) Lower class Jewish society, in New York.
(c) Upper middle class Jewish affluence, in New Jersey.
(d) Upper class Jewish affluence, in New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eddie do for a living?

2. When Eddie returned to New York in August of 1919, what did he bring with him?

3. Who, from "Vanity Fair", did Dorothy choose as a role model?

4. What was the nickname of the editor of Vanity Fair Magazine?

5. What happened as a result of Dorothy meeting Charles MacArthur?

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