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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. Who is Lady Croom in love with, according to Thomasina?
(a) Lord Byron.
(b) Mr. Noakes.
(c) Mr. Chater.
(d) Septimus.

2. Who enters the scene uninvited?
(a) Chater.
(b) Brice.
(c) Noakes.
(d) Byron.

3. What sound effect is heard constantly throughout this scene?
(a) Piano music in the next room
(b) Mr. Noakes' engine
(c) Clicking of a pen
(d) Rifle fire

4. Thomasina delivers a letter from ________________.
(a) Mr. Chater.
(b) Mr. Noakes.
(c) Lady Croom.
(d) Mrs. Chater.

5. What sounds end the scene?
(a) A gun shot and crows crying.
(b) A gun shot and piano music.
(c) Violin music and crows crying.
(d) Piano music and the steam engine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thomasina's mathematical process differ from Valentine's?

2. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

3. What mathematical advantage does Valentine have over Thomasina?

4. Which character enters and exits without speaking?

5. What does Septimus agree to at the end of the scene?

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