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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 14 - 19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the character in the lead role in City of Girls?
(a) Helner Belton.
(b) Red Walter.
(c) Ricky Ray.
(d) Lucky Bobby.

2. Why was Peg unable to meet Vivian at the train station when Vivian first arrives in New York?
(a) She was going to the doctor with one of the dancers.
(b) She was appearing in court.
(c) She was too drunk.
(d) There was a small fire at the theater she needed to take care of.

3. Who was George Bernard Shaw's favorite actress, according to Vivian in Chapter Nine?
(a) Helen Mirren.
(b) Ethel Barrymore.
(c) Edna Parker Watson.
(d) Helen Hayes.

4. In Chapter Two, what was the name of the play Billy and Peg wrote together?
(a) Her Jolly Affair.
(b) Showboat.
(c) The Upstairs Downstairs.
(d) Three's Company.

5. What does Vivian notice everyone at The Lily doing more of after Billy arrives?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Having sex.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Laughing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy do on opening night of City of Girls that surprises Vivian?

2. How does Vivian get to New York City the first time she goes to live there in 1940?

3. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Vivian say she was constantly grasping for during her first year in New York City?

4. Who is the schoolgirl shop assistant who always helps Vivian out finding good materials at the garment shop?

5. What does the term "safety" refer to?

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