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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What literary device does Vivian reference in her opening monologue?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Irony.
(d) Exposition.

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

4. Why is Vivian's treatment aggressive?
(a) It will keep the cancer from spreading.
(b) The tumor is spreading quickly.
(c) The tumor is very large.
(d) There are multiple tumors.

5. What will happen after the final treatment cycle?
(a) Vivian will have to decide the next step.
(b) Vivian's tumor will be removed.
(c) Vivian will be in remission.
(d) Vivian will undergo a battery of tests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Vivian discuss in her opening monologue?

2. What is Vivian wearing as the play begins?

3. What author does Vivian quote at the end of Scene 1?

4. How many cycles of treatment will Vivian undergo?

5. In what class did Vivian write the paper she has to do over?

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