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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. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?
(a) The Raven.
(b) The Hound of the Baskervilles.
(c) The Couch of Eros.
(d) The Origin of Species.

2. Brice claims that as a tutor, Septimus must __________________________.
(a) Inform Thomasina thoroughly in every matter.
(b) Guard Thomasina from gossip.
(c) Keep Thomasina in ignorance of certain matters.
(d) Ignore Thomasina's requests for information.

3. 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.

4. What philosophical concepts do Septimus and Thomasina discuss in the scene?
(a) Free will and determination.
(b) Asthetic freedom versus asthetic limitations.
(c) Ignorance and knowledge.
(d) Relativity and absolute truth.

5. According to Lady Croom, who has shot a pigeon?
(a) Lord Croom.
(b) Mr. Noakes.
(c) Septimus' school friend.
(d) Augustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?

2. Septimus tells Thomasina she must not be _________________________.

3. Septimus claims he will not fight Chater because __________________________.

4. Who enters the scene uninvited?

5. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?

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