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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 20 - 26).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was happening in Europe right around the time Vivian moved to New York City, in the summer of 1940?
(a) The Germans had taken over Poland.
(b) The Germans had begun losing their own soldiers to desertion.
(c) The United States had started shipping large convoys of soldiers to Europe.
(d) The Germans had invaded France and were marching into Paris.

2. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Vivian help Peg and Olive to do at the Navy Yard?
(a) Cook in the cafeteria for the troops in training.
(b) Rivet weapons and ship materials.
(c) Make flags.
(d) Produce plays for the personnel there.

3. What nickname does Vivian's fiancee call her that her brother also calls her?
(a) Vivie.
(b) Vee.
(c) Victory.
(d) Viv.

4. What does Billy do in Chapter Fifteen to try to manage Arthur's disastrous acting?
(a) Pares down Arthur's part as much as possible.
(b) Asks Arthur not to dance with any of the other characters.
(c) Asks Arthur not to speak at all onstage.
(d) Asks Arthur to take acting lessons and coaching from his wife, Edna.

5. What about Edna's fashion sense changes Vivian's impressions of what looks best on women?
(a) Edna can wear wide, thick belts, which look good on her.
(b) Edna only wears clothes from thrift shops, and it teaches Vivian that clothes do not have to be expensive.
(c) Edna wears trousers and makes them look very chic.
(d) Edna wears lots of crinoline and it looks fantastic on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty-One, who does Vivian call to take her home from New York City?

2. How had Edna Parker Watson and Peg become friends?

3. Where does Vivian go in Chapter Fifteen rather than disturb the moment she walks in on Peg and Olive sharing together?

4. In Chapter Twenty-One, what does Vivian refer to as the song of her people?

5. What paper does Walter Winchell write for?

(see the answer key)

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