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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. What does Lady Croom ask Jellaby to bring her?
(a) Her incision.
(b) Her infusion.
(c) Her invitation.
(d) Her indecision.

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

3. According to Chole, what is the flaw in the theory of the deterministic universe?
(a) Sexual attraction breaks down the order
(b) The universe gradually moves from order to chaos
(c) Thomasina's math equations are wrong
(d) It ignores God's role in designing free will

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the scene uninvited?

2. Why does Brice bring Chater to the West Indies?

3. Why are the modern characters wearing period clothes in this scene?

4. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.

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

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