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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Edna say to Vivian in Chapter Twenty-Three when Vivian bumps into her by chance?
(a) She tells Arthur that this is Vivian, and does he not remember her?
(b) She does not say anything, but slaps Vivian in the face.
(c) She tells Vivian she does not believe she knows her.
(d) She curses at Vivian.

3. Where does Billy end up taking City of Girls?
(a) The Old Vic Theater.
(b) The Morosco Theater.
(c) The Atlantic Theater.
(d) The Helen Hayes Theater.

4. How does Vivian's brother Walter feel about Anthony Roccella?
(a) He thinks Anthony should pretend to be from somewhere other than Brooklyn.
(b) He thinks Vivian should marry Anthony.
(c) He thinks Anthony is fine, but he should get a job other than acting.
(d) He does not approve.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Edna's big solo song in City of Girls?

4. Who is the man Vivian becomes engaged to in Chapter Twenty-Two?

5. What does Peg have to do to entice Anthony to stay in City of Girls?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty, when does Vivian realize that Olive has saved her reputation from ruin?

2. On the way back to New York in Chapter Twenty-Two, what does Peg tell Vivian about sin and contrition?

3. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Vivian say is the key to falling in love so fast, and who does this sentiment pertain to at this time in her life?

4. In Chapter Fifteen, what transpires between Peg and Olive that greatly hurts Olive and causes a scene in front of the whole company at The Lily?

5. In Chapter Sixteen, what are the initial reviews of City of Girls like?

6. In Chapter Twenty-Two, who is Jim Larsen and what does he mean to Vivian?

7. In Chapter Twenty-Three, why does Peg tell Vivian's parents she has come to collect Vivian to take her back to New York, and why does she really come back for Vivian?

8. In Chapter Twenty, what does Edna tell Vivian about what type of person she thinks Vivian is that devastates Vivian?

9. In Chapter Sixteen, what does Billy do on opening night of City of Girls that shocks Vivian, and why does it surprise her so much?

10. Why does Billy hire Anthony Roccella without ever even hearing him sing?

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