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

2. Lady Croom wants Septimus to _______________________.
(a) Talk Byron out of leaving.
(b) Talk Brice out of leaving.
(c) Talk Thomasina out of leaving.
(d) Talk Chater out of leaving.

3. When Septimus mentions death in Arcadia, Thomasina responds ____________________.
(a) Phooey to Death!
(b) Death be damned!
(c) Death is inevitable.
(d) Death cannot stop true love!

4. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.
(a) Stealing his wife.
(b) Betraying his wife.
(c) Insulting his wife.
(d) Misleading his wife.

5. When Thomasina asks Septimus about sexual congress, he _________________________.
(a) Attempts to seduce her.
(b) Attempts to change the subject.
(c) Attempts to offer a detailed explanation.
(d) Attempts to leave the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lady Croom vexed with her husband?

2. Septimus calls attention to ______________________.

3. Septimus admits to ______________________.

4. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.

5. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?

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