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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. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.
(a) Rape.
(b) Theft.
(c) Heresy.
(d) Lying.

2. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.
(a) According to the latest fashion.
(b) According to her tastes.
(c) As her husband designed it.
(d) As God intended it.

3. What piece of gossip does Thomasina mention to Septimus?
(a) Mrs. Chater was discovered in bed with Lord Byron.
(b) Mrs. Chater was found in carnal embrace in the gazebo.
(c) Mrs. Chater was discovered in bed with Mr. Noakes.
(d) Mrs. Chater was asked to leave Sidley Park.

4. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?
(a) A scream.
(b) A gun shot.
(c) The steam engine.
(d) Piano music.

5. Jellaby arrives to ________________________.
(a) Deliver a letter to Thomasina.
(b) Collect a letter from Septimus.
(c) Deliver a letter to Septimus.
(d) Challenge Septimus to a duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Septimus' reply to the letter is _____________________________.

2. Where does Septimus place his letter after he has read it?

3. Septimus compares Thomasina's rice pudding analogy to _____________________________.

4. What philosophical concepts do Septimus and Thomasina discuss in the scene?

5. Who is Mr. Noakes?

(see the answer key)

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