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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is one of the “red herrings” Vivian experiences during chemotherapy?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Liver poison.
(c) Hypertension.
(d) Jaundice.

3. What does Vivian say about her peritoneal cavity?
(a) It has been removed.
(b) There is no trace of cancer.
(c) Only one tumor remains.
(d) It is crawling with cancer.

4. What fruit is the same size as Vivian's tumor?
(a) Apple.
(b) Grapefruit.
(c) Kiwi.
(d) Lemon.

5. What does Vivian say about medical terms in comparison to the words of Donne?
(a) They are less poetic.
(b) They are more weighty.
(c) They are less evocative.
(d) They are more clinical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivian guess is the reason the student asks a favor of her?

2. What does Vivian say she actually thinks would be a relief?

3. Where will Vivian stay during each cycle of treatment?

4. What question does Jason ask Vivian to check her mental status?

5. How does Jason describe cancer?

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