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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. At the start of the scene, Bernard is _____________________.
(a) Reading Hannah's manuscript.
(b) Reading his manuscript.
(c) Reading Lady Croom's letters.
(d) Reading Byron's journal.

2. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?
(a) Because Noakes is dishonest.
(b) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(c) Because Noakes discovered Mrs. Chater with Byron, but accused Septimus instead.
(d) Because Noakes tried to lead Septimus into temptation.

3. Why doesn't Lord Croom hear the commotion during the night?
(a) He is too far away to hear the commotion.
(b) He is half-deaf from years of shooting.
(c) He is not interested in the actions of his guests.
(d) He is half-deaf from advanced age.

4. Lady Croom has to ask her daughter for _____________.
(a) Her middle name.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her cooperation.
(d) Her preference in her studies.

5. Which character enters and exits without speaking?
(a) Bernard.
(b) Valentine.
(c) Chloe.
(d) Gus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it significant that the covers to the letters from Mrs. Chater have not survived?

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

3. Where does Hannah find proof that Bernard's theory is incorrect?

4. What does Septimus agree to at the end of the scene?

5. Septimus compares Thomasina's rice pudding analogy to _____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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