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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Septimus' reply to the letter is _____________________________.
(a) That he needs time to consider Chater's challenge.
(b) That he will meet Chater after he is done teaching.
(c) That he is unable to meet with Chater that day.
(d) That he will not dignify Chater with a response.

2. Whose poem is Septimus reading?
(a) Lord Byron's.
(b) Ezra Pound's.
(c) Ezra Chater's.
(d) Thomasina's.

3. Which character enters and exits without speaking?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Valentine.
(c) Bernard.
(d) Gus.

4. When Thomasina asks Septimus about sexual congress, he _________________________.
(a) Attempts to leave the room.
(b) Attempts to change the subject.
(c) Attempts to offer a detailed explanation.
(d) Attempts to seduce her.

5. Who seems particularly offended by Septimus' dalliance with Mrs. Chater?
(a) Lord Croom.
(b) Jellaby.
(c) Brice.
(d) Noakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosophical concepts do Septimus and Thomasina discuss in the scene?

2. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.

3. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.

4. In what year does the play begin?

5. Why is Hannah at Sidley Park?

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