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

2. Where does the play take place?
(a) Sydney Park, Australia.
(b) Rosings Park, Derbyshire.
(c) Sidley Park, Derbyshire.
(d) Central Park, New York.

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

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

5. Why does Bernard think Byron engaged in a duel at Sidley Park?
(a) He has discovered that Byron later married Mrs. Chater.
(b) He has discovered that Byron left England in a hurry.
(c) He has discovered Byron's journal from the days he spent at Sidley Park.
(d) He has discovered Septimus' letters in The Couch of Eros.

Short Answer Questions

1. Septimus admits to ______________________.

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

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

4. Lady Croom has to ask her daughter for _____________.

5. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?

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