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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 Vivian's brother's nickname growing up?
(a) The Diplomat.
(b) The Bear.
(c) The President.
(d) The Ambassador.

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

3. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Vivian say is the secret to falling in love so fast?
(a) Being completely honest.
(b) Never talking to the other person.
(c) Not answering the person's calls.
(d) Not really knowing the other person at all.

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

5. What is the name of Edna's character in City of Girls?
(a) Mrs. Caster.
(b) Mrs. Pickney.
(c) Mrs. Alabaster.
(d) Mrs. Henderson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Edna says to Vivian when Vivian shows up to Edna's room to talk to her after the show in Chapter Twenty?

2. What does Peg remind Billy of from their past when he wants to spend more money than she and Olive are comfortable with?

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

4. What does Peg do when Vivian tells her she does not know her way around Manhattan?

5. What is Celia Ray's birth name?

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