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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vivian occupy herself while she waits for her physical exam?
(a) She recites a sonnet by John Donne.
(b) She sings.
(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. Who presents Vivian's case during grand rounds?
(a) Jason.
(b) A doctor Vivian has never met.
(c) Susie.
(d) Kelekian.

3. How much does Vivian vomit in Scene 5?
(a) Several ounces.
(b) A "bucketload."
(c) "Less than it feels like."
(d) 300 cc's.

4. Who does Vivian ask Susie to call for her when Susie offers?
(a) Ashford.
(b) No one.
(c) Mr. Bearing.
(d) One of her students.

5. What word does Kelekian use to refer to Vivian's cancer?
(a) Unstable.
(b) Treacherous.
(c) Rare.
(d) Insidious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Vivian study with Ashford?

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

3. Why is Vivian's treatment aggressive?

4. What is the title of the book Vivian published?

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

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