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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. Septimus claims he will not fight Chater because __________________________.
(a) He will not shoot a man whose wife has cuckolded him.
(b) He will not shoot a guest of Lady Croom's.
(c) He will not shoot a first rank poet.
(d) He will not shoot a religious man.

2. How does Bernard first mislead Hannah?
(a) He lies about his job.
(b) He lies about his name.
(c) He lies about his relationship with Chloe.
(d) He lies about his work on Byron.

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

4. Lady Croom has to ask her daughter for _____________.
(a) Her cooperation.
(b) Her preference in her studies.
(c) Her middle name.
(d) Her age.

5. What sound recurs in this scene?
(a) Gun shots.
(b) Thunder.
(c) Violin music.
(d) A radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomasina does not discover that Septimus was found with Mrs. Chater because_____________________________.

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

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

4. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard should hide his car?

5. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?

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