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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is onstage when the scene begins?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Hannah.
(c) Lady Croom.
(d) Thomasina.

3. Thomasina does not discover that Septimus was found with Mrs. Chater because_____________________________.
(a) The servants discovered her listening and stopped talking.
(b) Thomasina believes Septimus is in love with her mother.
(c) Thomasina believes Septimus loves only her.
(d) The servants tried to cover up for Septimus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hannah reveals that ___________________________-.

2. Where does the play take place?

3. Whose poem is Septimus reading?

4. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.

5. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

(see the answer key)

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