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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivian say the reader of the sonnet wants to do to the speaker when she imagines she is teaching?
(a) Correct him.
(b) Hide from him.
(c) Condemn him.
(d) Join him.

2. What does Vivian describe as “mildly uncomfortable” in Scene 5?
(a) A proctosigmoidoscopy.
(b) An electrocardiogram.
(c) The first two days of a treatment cycle.
(d) A chest x-ray.

3. How does Vivian get Susie to come into her room?
(a) She presses the call button.
(b) She pinches her IV tubing.
(c) She coughs.
(d) She moans in pain.

4. What is the date of the sonnet Vivian recites when she imagines she is teaching?
(a) 1609.
(b) 1603.
(c) 1604.
(d) 1611.

5. Which of the Holy Sonnets does Vivian recite when she imagines she is teaching?
(a) Sonnet Five.
(b) Sonnet Fifteen.
(c) Sonnet Three.
(d) Sonnet Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vivian ask Susie to call for her when Susie offers?

2. What does Vivian say is the trouble when she breaks down in tears?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the larger aspects Donne addresses in his sonnets?

4. What does Susie offer to get for Vivian to comfort her?

5. What flavor of treat does Susie bring to Vivian?

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