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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. According to Hannah, how is the study of history like science?
(a) Both rely on rigorous experimentation
(b) Both have no room for romantic feelings
(c) Both seek to create universal laws
(d) Both believe things can't be proved true, only not to be false yet

2. When Septimus mentions death in Arcadia, Thomasina responds ____________________.
(a) Phooey to Death!
(b) Death be damned!
(c) Death cannot stop true love!
(d) Death is inevitable.

3. Bernard refutes Hannah's suggestions about the events of the past by telling her ___________________.
(a) She wasn't there.
(b) She doesn't care.
(c) She never believed in him.
(d) She isn't smart enough to understand.

4. Why does Septimus claim he had an affair with Mrs. Chater?
(a) Because he wanted to have revenge on Mr. Brice.
(b) Because he wanted to have revenge on Mr. Chater.
(c) Because he needed a substitute for Thomasina.
(d) Because he needed a substitute for Lady Croom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?

2. Lady Croom believes she must marry Thomasina off before _______________________.

3. What does Bernard suggest is incorrect about Hannah's first book?

4. What is remarkable about Thomasina's math equations?

5. What assignment does Septimus give Thomasina?

(see the answer key)

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