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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Thomasina asks Septimus about sexual congress, he _________________________.

2. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.

3. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?

4. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.

5. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?

(see the answer key)

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