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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) In Thomasina's trainer.
(b) Underneath the table.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) In the pages of his copy of The Couch of Eros.

2. Whose poem is Septimus reading?
(a) Lord Byron's.
(b) Thomasina's.
(c) Ezra Pound's.
(d) Ezra Chater's.

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

4. What philosophical concepts do Septimus and Thomasina discuss in the scene?
(a) Relativity and absolute truth.
(b) Asthetic freedom versus asthetic limitations.
(c) Free will and determination.
(d) Ignorance and knowledge.

5. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.
(a) Grown taller since the day before.
(b) Disguised herself.
(c) Grown more refined since the day befoe.
(d) Changed since the day before.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the play begin?

2. Where does the play take place?

3. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?

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

5. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

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