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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vivian say she likes the poem she recites after her ultrasound?
(a) As supplemental reading.
(b) In its vocabulary.
(c) In the abstract.
(d) For funerals.

2. What source does Gardner's translation use for the sonnets?
(a) Reading manuscripts.
(b) Essex manuscripts.
(c) London manuscripts.
(d) Westmoreland manuscripts.

3. How does Vivian respond when the student asks her for a favor?
(a) She refuses to answer the question.
(b) She declines the student’s request.
(c) She grants the favor.
(d) She laughs.

4. What question does Vivian ask Jason when he visits her room in Scene 11?
(a) Why he took her poetry class.
(b) What hospital he wants to pursue his research.
(c) Why he chose cancer research.
(d) Why he does not like patients.

5. What literary device does Vivian reference in her opening monologue?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Exposition.
(c) Irony.
(d) Alliteration.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Vivian say is the greatest wit?

3. What does Vivian say she is supposed to think is a relief?

4. Who published Vivian's dissertation?

5. How does Jason describe clinicians?

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