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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bernard say Hannah is lacking?
(a) Gut instinct.
(b) Killer instinct.
(c) Skill.
(d) Courage.

2. Where is the proof that Byron was at Sidley Park in 1809?
(a) The proof is in Bernard's book on Byron.
(b) The proof is in a game book that records him shooting a hare.
(c) The proof is in the letter Hannah finds.
(d) the prrof is in Lady Croom's journal.

3. Bernard states that the drama of life at Sidley Park was about __________________-.
(a) Sex and literature.
(b) Sex and history.
(c) Philosophy and poetry.
(d) Literature and philosophy.

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

5. Brice claims that as a tutor, Septimus must __________________________.
(a) Keep Thomasina in ignorance of certain matters.
(b) Inform Thomasina thoroughly in every matter.
(c) Guard Thomasina from gossip.
(d) Ignore Thomasina's requests for information.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sound recurs in this scene?

3. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.

4. Who is onstage when the scene begins?

5. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.

(see the answer key)

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