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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Olive tell Vivian when Vivian tries to thank her for saving her?
(a) That she has always loved Vivian.
(b) That she was young and stupid once too.
(c) To save her apologies for the next time.
(d) Not to be so grasping.

2. Which critic wrote a glowing review of Vivian's costumes for City of Girls?
(a) Hedda Hayes.
(b) Walter Winchell.
(c) Helen Gabler.
(d) Kit Yardley.

3. In Chapter Sixteen, who got the first laugh in City of Girls?
(a) Edna.
(b) Celia.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Benjamin.

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

5. Which very famous actress wrote a letter of congratulations to Edna Parker Watson in Chapter Seventeen?
(a) Katherine Hepburn.
(b) Audrey Hepburn.
(c) Ethel Barrymore.
(d) Ella Fitzgerald.

6. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Vivian help Peg and Olive to do at the Navy Yard?
(a) Cook in the cafeteria for the troops in training.
(b) Rivet weapons and ship materials.
(c) Make flags.
(d) Produce plays for the personnel there.

7. In Chapter Seventeen, why is Olive still nervous about money even though City of Girls is a hit?
(a) She is worried The Lily's usual audience will not come back after the play has closed.
(b) She is worried they are still spending too much on alcohol.
(c) She is worried they are still spending too much on costumes.
(d) She is worried that they will not be able to pay back all the loans Billy took out.

8. What does Marjorie Lowtsky tell Vivian about her family in Chapter Twenty-Three that makes Vivian feel genuine sympathy for her?
(a) They are starving.
(b) Her Jewish relatives in Europe have been scattered and Marjorie's family fears for their safety.
(c) They have all tried to emigrate to the U.S. but word just came that their ship sunk and they have died at sea.
(d) They have all lost their jobs and are in forced labor camps.

9. What does Vivian discover is one of life's greatest secret pleasures in Chapter Twenty-Three?
(a) Eating alone by the window in a quiet restaurant.
(b) Biking around a big city at night.
(c) Earning your own money.
(d) Finding the perfect outfit.

10. In Chapter Twenty-Two, who does Peg say will never leave her?
(a) Billy and Mr. Herbert.
(b) Mr. Herbert and Olive.
(c) Olive and Billy.
(d) Enda and Celia.

11. What does Vivian walk in on Peg and Olive doing late one night at The Lily in Chapter Fifteen?
(a) Playing the piano and singing loudly together.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Dancing romantically.
(d) Drinking cocktails.

12. Who does Vivian ask in Chapter Fifteen about whether Peg is a lesbian?
(a) Billy.
(b) Edna.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Celia.

13. What is Walter Winchell's daughter's name?
(a) Willow.
(b) Winnie.
(c) Walda.
(d) Wynona.

14. Where does Vivian go in Chapter Fifteen rather than disturb the moment she walks in on Peg and Olive sharing together?
(a) To visit her brother Walter on his navy base.
(b) An all-night diner in Times Square.
(c) To Anthony's house.
(d) To Celia's house.

15. In Chapter Twenty-One, who does Vivian call to take her home from New York City?
(a) Billy Buell.
(b) Her father.
(c) Walter.
(d) Frank Grecco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Seventeen, what does Vivian think is the main reason for the success of City of Girls?

3. What does Vivian do on her first date with the man who becomes her fiancee in Chapter Twenty-Two?

4. What does Edna tell Vivian in Chapter Twenty that hurts Vivian's feelings beyond measure?

5. What saves Vivian from marrying her fiancee in Chapter Twenty-Two?

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