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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vivian occupy herself while she waits for her physical exam?
(a) She sings.
(b) She recites a sonnet by John Donne.
(c) She speculates how her career path would have gone if she had not gotten cancer.
(d) She imagines she is giving a lecture.

2. What flavor of treat does Susie bring to Vivian?
(a) Apple.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Orange.
(d) Strawberry.

3. What does a technician hand Vivian when she imagines she is giving a lecture?
(a) A book.
(b) A pointer.
(c) Her glasses.
(d) A sheaf of papers.

4. What author does Vivian quote at the end of Scene 1?
(a) John Donne.
(b) William Shakespeare.
(c) John Keats.
(d) William Wordsworth.

5. How does Jason know Vivian's kidneys are functioning properly?
(a) Her intake and output levels are even.
(b) He has no way of knowing for sure.
(c) Her kidneys were removed prior to her treatment.
(d) He did an x-ray of her kidneys to check.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Vivian respond when the student asks her for a favor?

2. Who convinces Vivian to go to her test when she imagines she is teaching?

3. Who takes Vivian's medical history in Scene 4?

4. Why does Vivian have to wait for her physical exam?

5. What is Vivian wearing as the play begins?

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