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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. Septimus' reply to the letter is _____________________________.
(a) That he needs time to consider Chater's challenge.
(b) That he is unable to meet with Chater that day.
(c) That he will not dignify Chater with a response.
(d) That he will meet Chater after he is done teaching.

2. According to Lady Croom, who has shot a pigeon?
(a) Mr. Noakes.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Septimus' school friend.
(d) Lord Croom.

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

4. Who is Mr. Noakes?
(a) The butler.
(b) Mrs. Croom's brother.
(c) The landscape architect.
(d) The tutor.

5. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.
(a) Throwing one's arms around a side of beef.
(b) Throwing one's arms around an animal.
(c) Throwing one's arms around a cow.
(d) Throwing one's arms around a lover.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Jellaby arrives to ________________________.

4. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.

5. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?

(see the answer key)

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