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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 first rank poet.
(c) He will not shoot a religious man.
(d) He will not shoot a guest of Lady Croom's.

2. Why does Thomasina turn to Septimus for answers about sex?
(a) Septimus is her tutor.
(b) Septimus is her brother.
(c) Septimus never tries to deceive anyone.
(d) Septimus is honorable and chaste.

3. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.
(a) Disguised herself.
(b) Changed since the day before.
(c) Grown taller since the day before.
(d) Grown more refined since the day befoe.

4. Where does Septimus place his letter after he has read it?
(a) In Thomasina's trainer.
(b) In the pages of his copy of The Couch of Eros.
(c) Underneath the table.
(d) In his pocket.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Hannah at Sidley Park?

3. Brice claims that as a tutor, Septimus must __________________________.

4. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?

5. Where does the play take place?

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