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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. Why does Brice want Septimus to accept Chater's challenge?
(a) He is upset over Septimus' affair with Lady Croom.
(b) He is upset over Septimus' affair with Mrs. Brice.
(c) He is in love with Thomasina and wants Septimus dead.
(d) He is in love with Mrs. Chater himself.

2. Chater realizes that Byron intends ____________________.
(a) To give him a bad review.
(b) To challenge him to a duel.
(c) To give him a positive review.
(d) To leave with Mrs. Chater.

3. What is the one word Valentine repeats in her first two entrances?
(a) Sorry.
(b) Shoot.
(c) Snot.
(d) Sod.

4. What does Gus bring Hannah?
(a) An apple.
(b) A theodolite.
(c) A turtle.
(d) A book.

5. Septimus admits to ______________________.
(a) Slandering Chater's wife.
(b) Making love to Chater's wife.
(c) Running away with Chater's wife.
(d) Ignoring Chater's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Septimus claims he will not fight Chater because __________________________.

2. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?

3. Thomasina is also upset over _________________________.

4. What does Septimus receive at the beginning of the scene?

5. Why does Thomasina turn to Septimus for answers about sex?

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