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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gardner's translation, what separates life from life everlasting?
(a) A comma.
(b) A period.
(c) A dream.
(d) A day.

2. How long does Vivian say she is given to live?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Six months.

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

4. What percentage of the chemotherapy dose does Vivian have to take?
(a) 25%.
(b) 85%.
(c) 100%.
(d) It will vary based on the cycle number.

5. How many cycles of treatment will Vivian undergo?
(a) As many as nedded.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What organ will be monitored during Vivian's treatment cycles?

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

4. What does Ashford instruct Vivian to do?

5. What word does Kelekian use to refer to Vivian's cancer?

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