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

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

3. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?
(a) Nightingale.
(b) Peacock.
(c) Pigeon.
(d) Lark.

4. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?
(a) Brice.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Chater.
(d) Augustus.

5. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.
(a) Betraying his wife.
(b) Insulting his wife.
(c) Misleading his wife.
(d) Stealing his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is onstage when the scene begins?

2. Where does the play take place?

3. What is the name of Valentine's turtle?

4. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?

5. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.

(see the answer key)

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