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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kelekian wear a mask when he checks on Vivian?
(a) He forgot to take it off when he entered her room.
(b) He has a cold.
(c) She is in isolation.
(d) She is in the operating room.

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

3. What does Vivian do after meeting with Ashford?
(a) Do the paper over.
(b) Go outside.
(c) Go back to the library.
(d) Read it again.

4. How long does each cycle take to complete?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) Three weeks.

5. How long did Vivian study with Ashford?
(a) Six years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Until she completed her Ph.D.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Scene 6 open?

2. Which of the following is one of the “red herrings” Vivian experiences during chemotherapy?

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

4. What does Vivian say about medical terms in comparison to the words of Donne?

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

(see the answer key)

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