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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What percentage of the chemotherapy dose does Vivian have to take?
(a) 85%.
(b) It will vary based on the cycle number.
(c) 25%.
(d) 100%.

2. What does Vivian want to document to the audience before grand rounds?
(a) The strange quietness of hospital rooms.
(b) The loneliness that exists during cancer.
(c) Her loss of hair.
(d) The times between the dramatic climaxes.

3. What was Vivian doing when she decided to go into the hospital at the beginning of Scene 8?
(a) Baking cookies.
(b) Reading at home.
(c) Driving.
(d) Grading essays.

4. What does Vivian say she actually thinks would be a relief?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Being a cheerleader on Spring Break.
(c) Being in her classroom.
(d) Being at home.

5. How does Vivian treat words?
(a) As weapons.
(b) As life-blood.
(c) As friends.
(d) With respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Vivian study Donne under?

2. Where will Vivian stay during each cycle of treatment?

3. Why is Vivian's treatment aggressive?

4. When did Vivian lose her hair?

5. What does Vivian say she is supposed to think is a relief?

(see the answer key)

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