Can I get multiple User-defined variables in one slide?

I have used the user defined variables in the past to collect identifiying information on quiz results, as well as for quiz certificate. I would like to re-use the variables in a couple of areas. in my project, one slide will prompt the User Name (variable I created), second will prompt for User ID (variable I created). I would like a third screen that reads "Confirm your previous entries", and I want it to show the two variables. I am only seeing the first one. Is there a way to get them both to display?
I would also like to re-use both in the quiz certificate at the end. If I edit the certificate widget in Flash, will both variable display?
This quiz reports to me via email (we have no LMS).
Any suggestions?
Cyndi Nagel

Hi again
Did you shrink the screen shot before uploading? You're right. It's barely legible.
If the variables are being inserted in more than one caption, have you double checked the timing? Perhaps something is pausing the slide before one of the captions has a chance to appear.
Cheers... Rick
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