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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Peg use when yelling at Olive in Chapter Fifteen that shocks the entire cast and crew of City of Girls?
(a) Bastardly.
(b) Fucking.
(c) Shit.
(d) Hell.

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

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

4. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Vivian say she was constantly grasping for during her first year in New York City?
(a) Attachment to another person.
(b) Fame.
(c) Respect.
(d) Money.

5. Where does Vivian go with the cast and crew of City of Girls after the first show on opening night?
(a) Coachella's.
(b) The Rainbow Room.
(c) The Russian Tea Room.
(d) Sardi's.

6. What does Peg do to Celia in Chapter Twenty following her part in the disaster with Vivian and Arthur?
(a) Orders her to apologize to Edna.
(b) Fires her.
(c) Orders her to pay for the Lily's damages.
(d) Takes her to court for all the money Celia owes her in rent.

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

8. What does Vivian overhear Billy telling Peg about why he likes Anthony Roccella so much in Chapter 15?
(a) Anthony's voice is deep and rich.
(b) Anthony is kind and humble, and also tremendously talented.
(c) Anthony is the most attractive male actor he has ever met.
(d) Anthony dances well, and he also dances like a man.

9. What is the name of the character in the lead role in City of Girls?
(a) Red Walter.
(b) Ricky Ray.
(c) Helner Belton.
(d) Lucky Bobby.

10. What does Vivian do with Celia and Arthur in Chapter Eighteen that nearly ruins her reputation?
(a) Gets arrested.
(b) Kisses Anthony and Celia at the same time under a streetlight, which a photographer catches.
(c) Beats someone badly.
(d) Gives an interview to a paper bad-mouthing Edna and Anthony.

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

12. 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) To Celia's house.
(c) To Anthony's house.
(d) An all-night diner in Times Square.

13. Who delivers the news that Walter is dead to Vivian's mother?
(a) Peg.
(b) Vivian's father.
(c) The local priest.
(d) Mike Roemer.

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

15. What does the driver of the car in Chapter Twenty-One say to Vivian that devastates her?
(a) He says he can not be in her presence a minute longer.
(b) He says she is the ugliest woman he has ever met.
(c) He calls her a dirty little whore.
(d) He says he wishes he had never driven her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Fifteen, when does City of Girls premiere?

2. In Chapter Twenty-One, who does Vivian call to take her home from New York City?

3. What does Vivian discover is one of life's greatest secret pleasures in Chapter Twenty-Three?

4. What does Peg apologize to Vivian for in Chapter Twenty?

5. What does Billy do on opening night of City of Girls that surprises Vivian?

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