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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 Vivian find that makes her miss Celia?
(a) Lingerie that had been Celia's.
(b) Ornate sunglasses she had bought because Celia had liked them.
(c) A necklace that had been Celia's.
(d) Earrings that had been Celia's.

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) Make flags.
(c) Cook in the cafeteria for the troops in training.
(d) Rivet weapons and ship materials.

3. 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?
(a) You have some explaining to do.
(b) Don't even try to apologize.
(c) Why don't you speak first?
(d) I have nothing to say to you.

4. What does Billy give to Olive as a gift on the evening of opening night of City of Girls?
(a) A book with advice about how to relax.
(b) A set of beautiful parchment.
(c) A bottle of gin.
(d) A pin from the British navy.

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

6. Which garment shop does Vivian return to when she starts working in New York again in Chapter Twenty-Three?
(a) Gendarmes.
(b) The Threads.
(c) Mode.
(d) Lowtsky's.

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

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

9. What does Billy do on opening night of City of Girls that surprises Vivian?
(a) Gathers the cast for a pep talk and suggests they have a group prayer.
(b) Passes around one glass of champagne for everyone to share.
(c) Sings a chorus of For He's a Jolly Good Fellow for luck.
(d) Insists that Edna do an interview with Walter Winchell right before the show starts.

10. What does Arthur tell Vivian about Edna's taste in men in Chapter Eighteen?
(a) Edna likes rich men.
(b) Edna likes young men.
(c) Edna likes men from New York City.
(d) Edna likes older men.

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

12. 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.

13. What does Vivian tell her fiancee in Chapter Twenty-Two that greatly upsets him?
(a) She hates her parents.
(b) She is a lesbian.
(c) She is in a lot of debt.
(d) She is not a virgin.

14. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Edna critically tell Vivian is distracting her?
(a) Anthony Roccella.
(b) Her mother's illness.
(c) Her financial troubles.
(d) Her brother's being in the war.

15. What does Edna tell Vivian in Chapter Fourteen not to let her new relationship do?
(a) Capsize the show.
(b) Drive a wedge between Vivian and Peg.
(c) Drive a wedge between Vivian and Celia.
(d) Make her think she wants to get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Olive want to do in Chapter Nineteen that Peg and Billy say is no use?

2. Why does Peg tell Vivian she has come back for her?

3. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Vivian say she was constantly grasping for during her first year in New York City?

4. What is Walter Winchell's daughter's name?

5. What does Walter Winchell try to convince Olive to do in Chapter Nineteen?

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