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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Vivian's first appointment in Scene 4?
(a) Physical exam.
(b) GI series.
(c) Chest x-ray.
(d) Blood work.

2. What false name does Vivian give a technician?
(a) Kristin Lavransdatter.
(b) Jane Eyre.
(c) Lucy, Countess of Bedford.
(d) Duke Jasper Fforde.

3. What question does Vivian discuss in her opening monologue?
(a) “Does that sound good?”
(b) “Do you understand?”
(c) “How are you feeling today?”
(d) “Do you have any questions?”

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

5. How long does Vivian say the attention of chemotherapy was flattering?
(a) Three seconds.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) One hour.
(d) A cycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vivian wearing as the play begins?

2. What source does Gardner's translation use for the sonnets?

3. What is Vivian's second appointment in Scene 4?

4. What causes Jason to lose his composure at the end of Vivian's physical exam?

5. According to Gardner's translation, what separates life from life everlasting?

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