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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. Which character enters and exits without speaking?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Valentine.
(c) Gus.
(d) Bernard.

2. Chloe asks Hannah ___________________________.
(a) If she is married.
(b) If she is romantically interested in Bernard.
(c) If she is romantically interested in Gus.
(d) If she is done with her book.

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

4. What does Septimus receive at the beginning of the scene?
(a) Another turtle.
(b) Another letter.
(c) A book.
(d) An apple.

5. What piece of gossip does Thomasina mention to Septimus?
(a) Mrs. Chater was discovered in bed with Mr. Noakes.
(b) Mrs. Chater was asked to leave Sidley Park.
(c) Mrs. Chater was discovered in bed with Lord Byron.
(d) Mrs. Chater was found in carnal embrace in the gazebo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lady Croom vexed with her husband?

2. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?

3. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.

4. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?

5. Whose poem is Septimus reading?

(see the answer key)

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