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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vivian think her colleagues would honor her memory?
(a) A portrait in the hall of the department.
(b) A collection of their essays on John Donne.
(c) A collection of her essays on John Donne.
(d) A memorial service during which they read the Holy Sonnets.

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

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

4. Who does Vivian ask Susie to call for her when Susie offers?
(a) Ashford.
(b) Mr. Bearing.
(c) No one.
(d) One of her students.

5. How many nightgowns does Vivian say she wears all day?
(a) One less than is comfortable.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) One, as well as a bathrobe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Vivian vomit in Scene 5?

2. What does Vivian describe as “mildly uncomfortable” in Scene 5?

3. What literary device does Vivian reference in her opening monologue?

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

5. What is the struggle in the beginning of the sonnet, according to Ashford?

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