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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 does Jennie tell her grandmother her diaphragm was for?
(a) Cleaning the floor.
(b) Cleaning potatoes.
(c) Cleaning teeth.
(d) Cleaning jewelry.

2. How does Vivian get to New York City the first time she goes to live there in 1940?
(a) Ferry.
(b) Car.
(c) Train.
(d) Bus.

3. What is the name of the garment shop where Vivian routinely goes for fabric for her costumes?
(a) Lowtsky's.
(b) Perkinson's.
(c) Marmaline's.
(d) Barley's.

4. What does Celia Ray's first husband do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a dancer.
(c) He is an actor.
(d) He is a saxophone player.

5. In Chapter Nine, what does Vivian say is Enda's greatest natural gift?
(a) Her wit.
(b) Her warmth.
(c) Her bright, white teeth.
(d) Her fashion sense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes custom clothes for Edna?

2. Who follows the news about the war coming out of Europe most closely at The Lily?

3. What does Billy give to Olive as a gift on the evening of opening night of City of Girls?

4. What do the showgirls at The Lily call Vivian?

5. In Chapter Two, who does Vivian meet at Grand Central Station instead of Aunt Peg?

(see the answer key)

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