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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. In Chapter Fifteen, what does Vivian mean when she says Edna Parker Watson is a generous actress?
(a) She asks for the other actors to take more bows than she does.
(b) She makes it clear that she will donate most of her salary to charity.
(c) She advocates for all actors to get paid more.
(d) She manages to make everyone else's performances better, too.

2. What is Edna's big solo song in City of Girls?
(a) The Man I Love.
(b) Far and Away.
(c) Ain't Misbehaving.
(d) I'm Considering Falling in Love.

3. What do Vivian and her friends do with the money Dr. Kellogg gives her after they have sex?
(a) Go to Coney Island.
(b) Go for cocktails at a fancy bar.
(c) Buy supplies to fix up The Lily.
(d) Buy new dresses.

4. What does Edna tell Vivian in Chapter Twenty that hurts Vivian's feelings beyond measure?
(a) Edna is going to reveal Vivian's identity to the press herself.
(b) She will never be an interesting person and she will always be insignificant.
(c) She is not talented and Edna actually hated her costumes.
(d) She is a dirty whore who deserves to be ruined.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty-Two, what does Vivian do for employment?

2. Whose music does Peg tell Benjamin to model the music for their play featuring Edna after?

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 Fifteen, what effect does Vivian notice that Peg's increase in drinking has on Peg?

5. What about Edna's fashion sense changes Vivian's impressions of what looks best on women?

(see the answer key)

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