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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bernard think Byron engaged in a duel at Sidley Park?
(a) He has discovered Septimus' letters in The Couch of Eros.
(b) He has discovered Byron's journal from the days he spent at Sidley Park.
(c) He has discovered that Byron left England in a hurry.
(d) He has discovered that Byron later married Mrs. Chater.

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

3. Who arrives after Hannah exits?
(a) Chloe and Bernard.
(b) Chloe and Valentine.
(c) Valentine and Gus.
(d) Bernard and Gus.

4. Septimus admits to ______________________.
(a) Slandering Chater's wife.
(b) Making love to Chater's wife.
(c) Ignoring Chater's wife.
(d) Running away with Chater's wife.

5. What does Gus bring Hannah?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A book.
(c) An apple.
(d) A theodolite.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Septimus tells Thomasina she must not be _________________________.

3. Why does Thomasina hate Cleopatra?

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

5. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.

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