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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. When Septimus mentions death in Arcadia, Thomasina responds ____________________.
(a) Death is inevitable.
(b) Death cannot stop true love!
(c) Phooey to Death!
(d) Death be damned!

2. Where does Hannah find proof that Bernard's theory is incorrect?
(a) In Lady Croom's letter from Septimus.
(b) In Lady Croom's garden book.
(c) In Noakes' garden sketches.
(d) In Thomasina's portfolio.

3. Why does Septimus finally agree to duel with Chater?
(a) Chater insults Thomasina.
(b) Lady Croom insists upon it.
(c) Brice and Chater challenge him together.
(d) Chater demands Septimus duel or leave Sidley Park.

4. Thomasina does not discover that Septimus was found with Mrs. Chater because_____________________________.
(a) Thomasina believes Septimus loves only her.
(b) The servants tried to cover up for Septimus.
(c) The servants discovered her listening and stopped talking.
(d) Thomasina believes Septimus is in love with her mother.

5. What does Septimus bring home for Thomasina?
(a) A dead racoon for racoon pie.
(b) A dead pheasant for pheasant pie.
(c) A dead pigeon for pigeon pie.
(d) A dead rabbit for rabbit pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the modern characters wearing period clothes in this scene?

2. Thomasina believes she has made a discovery in ______________.

3. According to Chole, what is the flaw in the theory of the deterministic universe?

4. What is the one word Valentine repeats in her first two entrances?

5. Valentine believes ___________________________________________.

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