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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Kelekian use to refer to Vivian's cancer?
(a) Unstable.
(b) Treacherous.
(c) Insidious.
(d) Rare.

2. How does Vivian handle unfamiliar medical terms?
(a) She looks them up.
(b) She pretends she understands.
(c) She asks Susie.
(d) She analyzes them by breaking them down.

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

4. Who did Vivian study Donne under?
(a) Posner.
(b) Kelekian.
(c) Ashford.
(d) Bearing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivian say about her peritoneal cavity?

2. What does Jason call Vivian's condition when he sees her at the beginning of Scene 8?

3. What does Vivian want to document to the audience before grand rounds?

4. Who published Vivian's dissertation?

5. Why does Jason go into Vivian's room wearing protective clothing?

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