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

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

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

4. When Septimus mentions death in Arcadia, Thomasina responds ____________________.
(a) Death is inevitable.
(b) Death cannot stop true love!
(c) Death be damned!
(d) Phooey to Death!

5. Septimus tells Thomasina she must not be _________________________.
(a) Impolite to her elders.
(b) Disrespectful to her elders.
(c) Wealthier than her elders.
(d) Cleverer than her elders

Short Answer Questions

1. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

2. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?

3. Why does Thomasina turn to Septimus for answers about sex?

4. Septimus' reply to the letter is _____________________________.

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

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