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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Vivian study with Ashford?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Until she completed her Ph.D.
(d) Six years.

2. Who is Kelekian?
(a) Vivian's mentor.
(b) Vivian's oncologist.
(c) Vivian's supervisor at work.
(d) Vivian's colleague.

3. What does Vivian do after meeting with Ashford?
(a) Do the paper over.
(b) Go outside.
(c) Go back to the library.
(d) Read it again.

4. What trait do Vivian and Kelekian emphasize with their students?
(a) Skepticism.
(b) Inquiry.
(c) Thoroughness.
(d) Brevity.

5. What source does Gardner's translation use for the sonnets?
(a) Reading manuscripts.
(b) London manuscripts.
(c) Westmoreland manuscripts.
(d) Essex manuscripts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does each cycle take to complete?

2. Who published Vivian's dissertation?

3. What was Vivian's principal task during her time with Ashford?

4. How does Vivian understand the poem, as explained by Ashford?

5. How long does Vivian say she is given to live?

(see the answer key)

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