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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. Lady Croom has to ask her daughter for _____________.
(a) Her preference in her studies.
(b) Her cooperation.
(c) Her age.
(d) Her middle name.

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

3. What is Hannah reading at the beginning of the scene?
(a) The Couch of Eros
(b) A letter from Septimus
(c) The journal of Thomasina Coverly
(d) The journal of Lord Byron

4. Thomasina is also upset over _________________________.
(a) The advances of Captain Brice
(b) Augustus' endless teasing
(c) The lost plays of of the Athenians and Aristotle's library.
(d) Septimus' lack of mathematical vision

5. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.
(a) The babe in the woods.
(b) The man in the moon.
(c) The Baptist in the wilderness.
(d) The ghost in the machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?

2. What sound recurs in this scene?

3. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

4. Thomasina's discussion of rice pudding proves, in her words, that _______________________.

5. Why does Gus run out of the room at the end of the scene?

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