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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the play begin?
(a) The present.
(b) 1809.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1818.

2. According to Chloe, what is her mother looking for?
(a) A theodolite.
(b) A thesaurus.
(c) A dictionary.
(d) A microscope.

3. What is the name of Valentine's turtle?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Crash.
(c) Lightning.
(d) Speedy.

4. What mathematical advantage does Valentine have over Thomasina?
(a) His equations are accurate
(b) He can use a computer to compute his equations
(c) He is measuring something phyisical rather than emotional
(d) He is more skilled at mathematics

5. Why does Septimus claim he had an affair with Mrs. Chater?
(a) Because he needed a substitute for Lady Croom.
(b) Because he wanted to have revenge on Mr. Brice.
(c) Because he wanted to have revenge on Mr. Chater.
(d) Because he needed a substitute for Thomasina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Septimus apologizes for ______________________________.

2. Which character enters and exits without speaking?

3. What is remarkable about Thomasina's math equations?

4. How are the modern characters dressed differently in this scene?

5. How does Thomasina's mathematical process differ from Valentine's?

(see the answer key)

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