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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 7 - 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Celia say will fix her black eye that she gets when the men in the hotel in Chapter Seven assault her?
(a) Gladys.
(b) Jennie.
(c) Peg.
(d) Olive.

2. What does Aunt Peg own?
(a) A car dealership.
(b) An accounting firm.
(c) The Lily Restaurant.
(d) The Lily Playhouse.

3. What about Edna's fashion sense changes Vivian's impressions of what looks best on women?
(a) Edna wears lots of crinoline and it looks fantastic 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 can wear wide, thick belts, which look good on her.

4. What does Vivian always say to The Lily's scriptwriter when she sees him?
(a) Looking good.
(b) Writing today?
(c) Break a leg.
(d) Good morning.

5. 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) There was a small fire at the theater she needed to take care of.
(c) She was too drunk.
(d) She was appearing in court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Edna's character in City of Girls?

2. What do Celia and Vivian help Edna do when she first arrives at The Lily?

3. What does Peg first call Vivian when they meet at The Lily for the first time?

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

5. What do Vivian and her friends do with the money Dr. Kellogg gives her after they have sex?

(see the answer key)

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