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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. What is unusual about the staging in this scene?
(a) The modern and period characters appear simultaneously.
(b) The modern characters do not speak.
(c) The modern characters are interacting with the period characters.
(d) The period characters are wearing modern clothing.

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

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

4. Chloe believes the others won't support Bernard's theory because __________________.
(a) They are angry with him.
(b) They are jealous.
(c) They don't understand him.
(d) They are trying to steal his ideas.

5. In what style of dress are the Crooms attired as the scene opens?
(a) Victorian
(b) Renaissance
(c) Augustan
(d) Regency wear

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hannah suggest an afterlife would be a mixed blessing for Bernard?

2. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.

3. What plant betrays Bernard's theory about Byron and the duel?

4. In what year does the play begin?

5. Who is Mr. Noakes?

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