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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thomasina's discussion of rice pudding proves, in her words, that _______________________.
(a) You cannot create chaos from order.
(b) You cannot separate things permanently.
(c) You cannot stir things apart.
(d) You can't always get what you want.

2. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.
(a) According to the latest fashion.
(b) As God intended it.
(c) According to her tastes.
(d) As her husband designed it.

3. What assignment does Septimus give Thomasina?
(a) He wants her to explain Determinism.
(b) He wants her to explain Newton's theories.
(c) He wants her to explain her drawing of him and Plautus.
(d) He wants her to explain her diagram of heat exchange.

4. When Thomasina asks Septimus about sexual congress, he _________________________.
(a) Attempts to change the subject.
(b) Attempts to seduce her.
(c) Attempts to offer a detailed explanation.
(d) Attempts to leave the room.

5. Septimus tells Thomasina she must not be _________________________.
(a) Cleverer than her elders
(b) Impolite to her elders.
(c) Wealthier than her elders.
(d) Disrespectful to her elders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Septimus claim he had an affair with Mrs. Chater?

2. Hannah does not want to be called ______________.

3. Thomasina is ___________________.

4. Lady Croom compares Noakes to _________________.

5. What sound accompanies the dialogue in parts of the scene?

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