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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. Chloe asks Hannah ___________________________.
(a) If she is romantically interested in Bernard.
(b) If she is romantically interested in Gus.
(c) If she is done with her book.
(d) If she is married.

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

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

4. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?
(a) Piano music.
(b) A scream.
(c) The steam engine.
(d) A gun shot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives after Hannah exits?

2. Lady Croom wants Septimus to _______________________.

3. What sound effect is heard constantly throughout this scene?

4. Why does Hannah repeatedly raise her hand during Bernard's reading?

5. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard should hide his car?

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