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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?
(a) Because Noakes discovered Mrs. Chater with Byron, but accused Septimus instead.
(b) Because Noakes is dishonest.
(c) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(d) Because Noakes tried to lead Septimus into temptation.

2. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?
(a) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a bill.
(b) It was illegible.
(c) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom did not read those letters.
(d) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a manuscript.

3. Why is Hannah at Sidley Park?
(a) She is writing a history of Byron's duels.
(b) She is writing a history of Noakes.
(c) She is writing a history of Lord Croom.
(d) She is writing a history of the garden.

4. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?
(a) Pigeon.
(b) Peacock.
(c) Lark.
(d) Nightingale.

5. Why does Bernard think Byron engaged in a duel at Sidley Park?
(a) He has discovered Septimus' letters in The Couch of Eros.
(b) He has discovered that Byron left England in a hurry.
(c) He has discovered that Byron later married Mrs. Chater.
(d) He has discovered Byron's journal from the days he spent at Sidley Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lady Croom, who has shot a pigeon?

2. How does Bernard first mislead Hannah?

3. Chloe asks Hannah ___________________________.

4. Thomasina delivers a letter from ________________.

5. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?

(see the answer key)

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