View a FREE sample

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 Lady Croom, who has shot a pigeon?
(a) Septimus' school friend.
(b) Mr. Noakes.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Lord Croom.

2. How does Thomasina's mathematical process differ from Valentine's?
(a) Thomasina is interested in art; Valentine is interested in science
(b) Thomasina's math is emotional; Valentine's math is analytical
(c) Thomasina uses calculus; Valentine uses algebra
(d) Thomasina begins with the equation; Valentine begins with data

3. Thomasina believes she has made a discovery in ______________.
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Latin.
(c) Literature.
(d) Mathematics.

4. What is the title of Bernard's publication?
(a) The wit and wisdom of Thomasina Croom
(b) The Couch of Eros
(c) Byron's duel, and the hidden genius of Ezra Chater
(d) Even in Arcadia--Sex, Literature, and Death at Sidley Park

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the modern characters dressed differently in this scene?

2. Hannah reveals that ___________________________-.

3. What does Lady Croom ask Jellaby to bring her?

4. What piece of gossip does Thomasina mention to Septimus?

5. How has Lady Croom punished her brother for choosing his acquaintances unwisely?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 269 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample