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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hannah demand of Bernard that prompts him to call her a silly bitch?
(a) Proof for his theory of chaos.
(b) Proof for his theories on Byron.
(c) Another piece of research in exchange for hers.
(d) Another review of her book.

2. Why does Gus run out of the room at the end of the scene?
(a) He hates people shouting
(b) He is jealous of Chloe's affection for Bernard
(c) He feels Valentine is disrespectful of Byron
(d) He is bothered by the pistol shot

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

4. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?
(a) Because Noakes is dishonest.
(b) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(c) Because Noakes tried to lead Septimus into temptation.
(d) Because Noakes discovered Mrs. Chater with Byron, but accused Septimus instead.

5. How does Chloe describe her brother, Gus?
(a) As a savant.
(b) As a genius.
(c) As a sexist.
(d) As a threat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lady Croom in love with, according to Thomasina?

2. How does Bernard first mislead Hannah?

3. Where is the proof that Byron was at Sidley Park in 1809?

4. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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