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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason has Hannah enlisted Valentine in this scene?
(a) To help disprove Bernard's Byron theory
(b) To explain Thomasina's math equations
(c) To access a Croom family heirloom
(d) To translate a particularly difficult passage of Latin

2. Hannah reveals that ___________________________-.
(a) Septimus and Byron were lovers.
(b) Septimus and Byron duelled at Sidley Park.
(c) Septimus and Byron did not get along.
(d) Septimus and Byron were school mates.

3. What tabloid headline does Hannah share with the Crooms?
(a) Bonking Byron Shot Poet
(b) Mad Monkey Bites Back
(c) Sex, Literature, and Death at Sidley Park
(d) Child Prodigy Solves Apple Leaf

4. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard should hide his car?
(a) Lord Croom would not allow guests with Japanese cars.
(b) Lord Croom would not allow guests who did not ride bicycles.
(c) Lord Croom would not allow guests who drove foreign cars.
(d) Lord Croom would not allow guests who did not drive carriages.

5. Hannah's quoting of Byron's poetry suggests what to Valentine?
(a) Thomasina was more brilliant than both men
(b) Byron and Septimus may share a similar genius
(c) Byron was not as talented as history suggests
(d) Septimus may have secretly written much of Byron's poetry

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hannah encourage Valentine to continue working on his own equations?

2. According to Chole, what is the flaw in the theory of the deterministic universe?

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

4. In what style of dress are the Crooms attired as the scene opens?

5. Why does Gus run out of the room at the end of the scene?

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