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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. How does Bernard first mislead Hannah?
(a) He lies about his relationship with Chloe.
(b) He lies about his name.
(c) He lies about his work on Byron.
(d) He lies about his job.

2. What piece of gossip does Thomasina mention to Septimus?
(a) Mrs. Chater was asked to leave Sidley Park.
(b) Mrs. Chater was found in carnal embrace in the gazebo.
(c) Mrs. Chater was discovered in bed with Lord Byron.
(d) Mrs. Chater was discovered in bed with Mr. Noakes.

3. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.
(a) Stay in town.
(b) Begin writing a book.
(c) Hide his car from Lord Croom.
(d) Stay at Sidley Park.

4. Thomasina does not discover that Septimus was found with Mrs. Chater because_____________________________.
(a) The servants discovered her listening and stopped talking.
(b) Thomasina believes Septimus loves only her.
(c) The servants tried to cover up for Septimus.
(d) Thomasina believes Septimus is in love with her mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?

2. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?

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

4. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?

5. Who arrives after Hannah exits?

(see the answer key)

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