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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the show playing at The Lily Theater when Vivian first arrives there in 1940?

2. The dress Edna picks for herself at the garment shop in Chapter Ten is from which of the following couture labels?

3. What question does Edna ask Celia when the two first meet that endears Edna to Celia?

4. Who do the showgirls set Vivian up with to lose her virginity?

5. Who came to the Lily Theater in September of 1940?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Nine, how does Vivian feel when she meets Arthur Watson?

2. In Chapter One, what connection does Vivian make for the first time between Grandmother Morris's death and her experience at Vassar?

3. How does Vivian spend most of her time during her one year at Vassar College?

4. How does Celia Ray become Vivian's roommate?

5. How did Grandmother Morris treat Vivian as she taught her how to sew?

6. In Chapter Two, who meets Vivian at the train station and what is this person like?

7. Who is Mr. Donald Herbert and how does he react when Peg asks him to write a good, new play for Edna to star in?

8. In Chapter Eight, how did Vivian feel about the impending war in 1940?

9. How does Vivian describe Celia's feelings about being assaulted in the hotel room in Chapter 7?

10. What circumstances bring Edna Parker Watson and Arthur Watson to The Lily Playhouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining how, and when, Vivian finds and nurtures deep, respectful, and fulfilling friendships with women.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the emotional connections Vivian draws between her grandmother, her Aunt Peg, fashion, and The Lily Theater, citing specific references to the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Vivian react when she discovers that Aunt Peg and Olive are actually lovers? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your arguments.

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