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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. For what reason has Hannah enlisted Valentine in this scene?
(a) To explain Thomasina's math equations
(b) To access a Croom family heirloom
(c) To translate a particularly difficult passage of Latin
(d) To help disprove Bernard's Byron theory

2. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.
(a) Insulting his wife.
(b) Misleading his wife.
(c) Betraying his wife.
(d) Stealing his wife.

3. Thomasina is also upset over _________________________.
(a) Septimus' lack of mathematical vision
(b) The advances of Captain Brice
(c) The lost plays of of the Athenians and Aristotle's library.
(d) Augustus' endless teasing

4. Brice claims that as a tutor, Septimus must __________________________.
(a) Ignore Thomasina's requests for information.
(b) Guard Thomasina from gossip.
(c) Inform Thomasina thoroughly in every matter.
(d) Keep Thomasina in ignorance of certain matters.

5. Why does Hannah encourage Valentine to continue working on his own equations?
(a) The struggle to know is what makes us matter
(b) She believes he will find validation in the afterlife
(c) The completion of his work will validate Thomasina's genius
(d) The benefits of his discovery will save lives and improve society

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the game books kept?

2. What does Hannah discover in the book Bernard has given her?

3. What does Augustus question Septimus about?

4. Why doesn't Lord Croom hear the commotion during the night?

5. What is unusual about the staging in this scene?

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