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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hannah, how is the study of history like science?
(a) Both have no room for romantic feelings
(b) Both believe things can't be proved true, only not to be false yet
(c) Both seek to create universal laws
(d) Both rely on rigorous experimentation

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

3. Why are the modern characters wearing period clothes in this scene?
(a) They are being photgraphed for Bernard's article.
(b) They are being photographed for Chloe's wedding.
(c) They are being photographed before the dance.
(d) They are reenacting Thomasina and Septimus' story.

4. Why does Brice bring Chater to the West Indies?
(a) So he can avoid a duel with Chater.
(b) So he can be sure Chater is killed.
(c) So he can have an affair with Mrs. Chater.
(d) So he can avoid a duel with Septimus.

5. Bernard's dialogue reveals _____________________-.
(a) That Byron left England in a hurry.
(b) That Byron was never at Sidley Park.
(c) That Byron left the States in a hurry.
(d) That Byron fought Chater in a duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.

2. Bernard invites Hannah to London for ________.

3. Why does Septimus finally agree to duel with Chater?

4. Thomasina is ___________________.

5. Who seems particularly offended by Septimus' dalliance with Mrs. Chater?

(see the answer key)

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