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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interrupts Vivian's lecture when she imagines she is teaching?
(a) Susie.
(b) Jason.
(c) Kelekian.
(d) Ashford.

2. Who does Vivian say is the greatest wit?
(a) Herself.
(b) John Donne.
(c) E. M. Ashford.
(d) Susie.

3. What does Susie call Vivian when she comes into her room to take care of the alarm?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Darlin'.
(c) Sweetheart.
(d) Hon.

4. What does Vivian say she is learning to do during her course of chemotherapy treatment?
(a) To be patient.
(b) To suffer.
(c) To sleep.
(d) To survive.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Susie tell Vivian about her cancer?

5. How much does Vivian vomit in Scene 5?

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