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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hannah continues to question Bernard's theory about Byron because ___________________.
(a) He is a sexist.
(b) He has questioned her research.
(c) He has no proof.
(d) He will not concede any of her points.

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

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

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

5. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.
(a) As her husband designed it.
(b) As God intended it.
(c) According to the latest fashion.
(d) According to her tastes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomasina believes she has made a discovery in ______________.

2. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

3. Who has gone by morning?

4. Where does Septimus place his letter after he has read it?

5. Why is Lady Croom upset with Septimus?

(see the answer key)

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