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

2. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?
(a) Peacock.
(b) Lark.
(c) Pigeon.
(d) Nightingale.

3. What event is going to occur at Sidley Park?
(a) A charity benefit.
(b) An auction.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) A dance for the district.

4. In what year does the play begin?
(a) 1818.
(b) 1865.
(c) 1809.
(d) The present.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one word Valentine repeats in her first two entrances?

2. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

3. Jellaby arrives to ________________________.

4. Thomasina is ___________________.

5. What sound accompanies the dialogue in parts of the scene?

(see the answer key)

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