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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?
(a) It was illegible.
(b) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a bill.
(c) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom did not read those letters.
(d) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a manuscript.

2. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?
(a) She claims he is leaving Sidley Park for good.
(b) She claims he is in love with Hannah.
(c) She claims he has fought a duel.
(d) She claims he has information about her book.

3. Why does Bernard think Byron engaged in a duel at Sidley Park?
(a) He has discovered Byron's journal from the days he spent at Sidley Park.
(b) He has discovered that Byron left England in a hurry.
(c) He has discovered Septimus' letters in The Couch of Eros.
(d) He has discovered that Byron later married Mrs. Chater.

4. Who is Lady Croom's latest lover?
(a) Noakes.
(b) Jellaby.
(c) Bernard.
(d) Count Zelinsky.

5. Where is the proof that Byron was at Sidley Park in 1809?
(a) The proof is in Bernard's book on Byron.
(b) the prrof is in Lady Croom's journal.
(c) The proof is in a game book that records him shooting a hare.
(d) The proof is in the letter Hannah finds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosophical dilemma is Chloe quizzing Valentine about at the beginning of the scene?

2. Chloe asks Hannah ___________________________.

3. Why does Hannah encourage Valentine to continue working on his own equations?

4. Which character enters and exits without speaking?

5. What is unusual about the staging in this scene?

(see the answer key)

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