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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Vivian's treatment aggressive?
(a) The tumor is spreading quickly.
(b) It will keep the cancer from spreading.
(c) There are multiple tumors.
(d) The tumor is very large.

2. How does Vivian understand the poem, as explained by Ashford?
(a) Wit.
(b) Truth.
(c) Uncompromising.
(d) A puzzle.

3. What year dates Gardner's source materials?
(a) 1455.
(b) 1610.
(c) 1623.
(d) They are undated.

4. What does Vivian consider her life's work?
(a) Donne.
(b) Education.
(c) Words.
(d) Poetry.

5. Why does Vivian ring the bell after she vomits?
(a) So the vomit can be added to her chart.
(b) So she can have a fresh glass of water.
(c) So she can have some ice chips.
(d) So she can get help going to the restroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many nightgowns does Vivian say she wears all day?

2. What causes Jason to lose his composure at the end of Vivian's physical exam?

3. What word does Kelekian use to refer to Vivian's cancer?

4. When does Scene 6 open?

5. What does Vivian think would be a great loss to her discipline?

(see the answer key)

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