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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Painkillers 1922-1923.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trait did Dorothy develop despite her loneliness?
(a) A talent for making conversation.
(b) A talent for clever observation.
(c) A talent for self-entertainment.
(d) A talent for making friends.

2. What was the nickname of the editor of Vanity Fair Magazine?
(a) "Big Cheese."
(b) "Crownie."
(c) He had no nickname.
(d) "Boss."

3. What did the Rothchild's do after Henry's second wife died that was representative of their position in society?
(a) They began to collect dogs.
(b) They moved to the country.
(c) They boarded up the windows.
(d) They started hoarding.

4. What did Dorothy feel obligated to do as part of her job in the editorial department at Vanity Fair?
(a) Consult her superior on every submission.
(b) Hand deliver acceptance letters to the writers.
(c) Reply to each writer personally.
(d) Read each submission personally.

5. When Eddie returned to New York in August of 1919, what did he bring with him?
(a) A child.
(b) A deep addiction to prostitutes.
(c) A deep addiction to morphine.
(d) A drinking habit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dorothy known for in the Gonk?

2. In 1917, what significant event happened in Dorothy's career?

3. Dorothy's writing, "Too Bad", exemplified a couple in her life. Who was that couple?

4. When was Dorothy fired from Vanity Fair?

5. How did Dorothy make it through the holidays of 1922?

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