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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hannah skeptical of Bernard's conclusion regarding Byron's duel with Chater?
(a) Byron was lame and could not shoot
(b) Chater died from a monkey bite
(c) Bernard has only proved that a duel was fought.
(d) He has not established that Byron was even there

2. Thomasina is ___________________.
(a) Translating Greek.
(b) Translating Italian.
(c) Translating Latin.
(d) Translating Hebrew.

3. What sound accompanies the dialogue in parts of the scene?
(a) Cello music.
(b) Violin music.
(c) Piano music.
(d) Guitar music.

4. What is Valentine studying using his mathematical process?
(a) Apple leaves
(b) Tortises
(c) Grouse
(d) Thomasina

5. What event is going to occur at Sidley Park?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) An auction.
(c) A charity benefit.
(d) A dance for the district.

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

7. Why does Gus run out of the room at the end of the scene?
(a) He is bothered by the pistol shot
(b) He hates people shouting
(c) He feels Valentine is disrespectful of Byron
(d) He is jealous of Chloe's affection for Bernard

8. Septimus compares Thomasina's rice pudding analogy to _____________________________.
(a) Man's inherent evil nature.
(b) Man's free will or self-determination.
(c) Manifest destiny.
(d) The theory of relativity.

9. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?
(a) She claims he has information about her book.
(b) She claims he is leaving Sidley Park for good.
(c) She claims he is in love with Hannah.
(d) She claims he has fought a duel.

10. Hannah reveals that ___________________________-.
(a) Septimus and Byron were school mates.
(b) Septimus and Byron duelled at Sidley Park.
(c) Septimus and Byron were lovers.
(d) Septimus and Byron did not get along.

11. What book is Byron mentioned as the author of?
(a) English Bards and Scottish reviewers
(b) Lyrical Ballads
(c) The Couch of Eros
(d) Poetical Verses

12. What is the name of Valentine's turtle?
(a) Crash.
(b) Speedy.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Lightning.

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

14. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?
(a) Chater.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Brice.
(d) Thomasina.

15. According to Lady Croom, who has shot a pigeon?
(a) Septimus' school friend.
(b) Lord Croom.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Mr. Noakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hannah's letter prove?

2. Where are the game books kept?

3. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?

4. At what time has Septimus agreed to duel Chater?

5. What is Hannah reading at the beginning of the scene?

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