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

2. 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 tried to lead Septimus into temptation.
(c) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(d) Because Noakes is dishonest.

3. Who is onstage when the scene begins?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Lady Croom.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Thomasina.

4. Who enters the scene uninvited?
(a) Byron.
(b) Chater.
(c) Brice.
(d) Noakes.

5. Where does Septimus place his letter after he has read it?
(a) In his pocket.
(b) Underneath the table.
(c) In the pages of his copy of The Couch of Eros.
(d) In Thomasina's trainer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?

2. Who seems particularly offended by Septimus' dalliance with Mrs. Chater?

3. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.

4. Brice claims that as a tutor, Septimus must __________________________.

5. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.

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