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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.
(a) According to the latest fashion.
(b) As God intended it.
(c) According to her tastes.
(d) As her husband designed it.

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

3. What does Hannah's letter prove?
(a) It proves that Byron was dead by 1810.
(b) It proves that Byron duelled with Chater in 1809.
(c) It proves that Chater was dead by 1810.
(d) It proves that Brice wanted to kill Byron.

4. What does Gus bring Hannah?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A theodolite.
(c) A book.
(d) An apple.

5. In what year does the play begin?
(a) The present.
(b) 1818.
(c) 1865.
(d) 1809.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valentine studying using his mathematical process?

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

3. Why is Hannah skeptical of Bernard's conclusion regarding Byron's duel with Chater?

4. Why is Lady Croom vexed with her husband?

5. What does Septimus receive at the beginning of the scene?

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