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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 Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?
(a) It was illegible.
(b) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a manuscript.
(c) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom did not read those letters.
(d) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a bill.

2. Who is onstage when the scene begins?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Chloe.
(c) Thomasina.
(d) Lady Croom.

3. Thomasina believes she has made a discovery in ______________.
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Latin.
(d) Literature.

4. What does Septimus agree to at the end of the scene?
(a) A second duel with Chater.
(b) A second affair with Mrs. Croom.
(c) Marrying Mrs. Chater when she becomes a widow.
(d) Taking on another pupil.

5. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?
(a) She claims he is in love with Hannah.
(b) She claims he has information about her book.
(c) She claims he has fought a duel.
(d) She claims he is leaving Sidley Park for good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lady Croom vexed with her husband?

2. What does Thomasina believe she can plot with mathematical formulas?

3. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.

4. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?

5. Which character enters and exits without speaking?

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