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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?
(a) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(b) Because Noakes discovered Mrs. Chater with Byron, but accused Septimus instead.
(c) Because Noakes is dishonest.
(d) Because Noakes tried to lead Septimus into temptation.

3. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.
(a) Disguised herself.
(b) Grown taller since the day before.
(c) Changed since the day before.
(d) Grown more refined since the day befoe.

4. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?
(a) In the hermitage.
(b) In the sun room.
(c) In the gun room.
(d) In the garden.

5. Jellaby arrives to ________________________.
(a) Challenge Septimus to a duel.
(b) Deliver a letter to Septimus.
(c) Deliver a letter to Thomasina.
(d) Collect a letter from Septimus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?

2. What piece of gossip does Thomasina mention to Septimus?

3. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?

4. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.

5. Where does the play take place?

(see the answer key)

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