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

2. Why does Hannah encourage Valentine to continue working on his own equations?
(a) She believes he will find validation in the afterlife
(b) The benefits of his discovery will save lives and improve society
(c) The struggle to know is what makes us matter
(d) The completion of his work will validate Thomasina's genius

3. What is remarkable about Thomasina's math equations?
(a) The data is pulled from piano music
(b) The technique she uses is only about 20-years-old
(c) The solutions disprove Newton's theories
(d) The equations are riddled with errors

4. How does Thomasina's mathematical process differ from Valentine's?
(a) Thomasina begins with the equation; Valentine begins with data
(b) Thomasina is interested in art; Valentine is interested in science
(c) Thomasina's math is emotional; Valentine's math is analytical
(d) Thomasina uses calculus; Valentine uses algebra

5. According to Hannah, how is the study of history like science?
(a) Both believe things can't be proved true, only not to be false yet
(b) Both have no room for romantic feelings
(c) Both seek to create universal laws
(d) Both rely on rigorous experimentation

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hannah reading at the beginning of the scene?

2. Why are the modern characters wearing period clothes in this scene?

3. What event is going to occur at Sidley Park?

4. What is the one word Valentine repeats in her first two entrances?

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

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