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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. Why is Hannah skeptical of Bernard's conclusion regarding Byron's duel with Chater?
(a) Chater died from a monkey bite
(b) He has not established that Byron was even there
(c) Bernard has only proved that a duel was fought.
(d) Byron was lame and could not shoot

2. Why does Thomasina hate Cleopatra?
(a) Because Cleopatra hated Queen Elizabeth.
(b) Because Cleopatra spoke Latin.
(c) Because Cleopatra was consumed with love and sex.
(d) Because Cleopatra destroyed Rome.

3. What is Hannah reading at the beginning of the scene?
(a) A letter from Septimus
(b) The journal of Thomasina Coverly
(c) The journal of Lord Byron
(d) The Couch of Eros

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

5. Bernard calls Hannah's first book _________________.
(a) A novelette.
(b) A work of historical value.
(c) A work of fiction.
(d) A romance novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Valentine studying using his mathematical process?

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

3. Why will Bernard return to Sidley Park?

4. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.

5. Where are the game books kept?

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