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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?
(a) The Couch of Eros.
(b) The Raven.
(c) The Origin of Species.
(d) The Hound of the Baskervilles.

3. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.
(a) The man in the moon.
(b) The ghost in the machine.
(c) The babe in the woods.
(d) The Baptist in the wilderness.

4. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Brice.
(d) Chater.

5. Thomasina is supposed to be studying
(a) Physics.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Romantic Poetry.
(d) Algebra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Croom has to ask her daughter for _____________.

2. In what year does the play begin?

3. Who is Mr. Noakes?

4. Who seems particularly offended by Septimus' dalliance with Mrs. Chater?

5. Jellaby arrives to ________________________.

(see the answer key)

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