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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 7, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound effect signals a change in eras?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) The music fades away.
(d) The music grows modern.

2. Septimus claims he will not fight Chater because __________________________.
(a) He will not shoot a religious man.
(b) He will not shoot a man whose wife has cuckolded him.
(c) He will not shoot a first rank poet.
(d) He will not shoot a guest of Lady Croom's.

3. Why does Thomasina turn to Septimus for answers about sex?
(a) Septimus never tries to deceive anyone.
(b) Septimus is her brother.
(c) Septimus is honorable and chaste.
(d) Septimus is her tutor.

4. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.
(a) Throwing one's arms around a lover.
(b) Throwing one's arms around a cow.
(c) Throwing one's arms around a side of beef.
(d) Throwing one's arms around an animal.

5. What does Thomasina do to Septimus?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She draws him out of the room.
(c) She takes his hand.
(d) She blows out his oil lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what style of dress are the Crooms attired as the scene opens?

2. Why does Bernard think Byron engaged in a duel at Sidley Park?

3. Whose poem is Septimus reading?

4. What does Septimus agree to at the end of the scene?

5. What philosophical dilemma is Chloe quizzing Valentine about at the beginning of the scene?

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