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

2. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.
(a) Stay at Sidley Park.
(b) Hide his car from Lord Croom.
(c) Stay in town.
(d) Begin writing a book.

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

4. Who is Lady Croom in love with, according to Thomasina?
(a) Mr. Noakes.
(b) Lord Byron.
(c) Mr. Chater.
(d) Septimus.

5. Whose poem is Septimus reading?
(a) Ezra Pound's.
(b) Ezra Chater's.
(c) Thomasina's.
(d) Lord Byron's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the play take place?

3. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?

4. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?

5. Why does Septimus finally agree to duel with Chater?

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