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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.
(a) Begin writing a book.
(b) Hide his car from Lord Croom.
(c) Stay in town.
(d) Stay at Sidley Park.

2. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?
(a) Pigeon.
(b) Lark.
(c) Nightingale.
(d) Peacock.

3. Who seems particularly offended by Septimus' dalliance with Mrs. Chater?
(a) Noakes.
(b) Lord Croom.
(c) Brice.
(d) Jellaby.

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

5. Who is onstage when the scene begins?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Lady Croom.
(d) Hannah.

6. Why does Septimus finally agree to duel with Chater?
(a) Chater demands Septimus duel or leave Sidley Park.
(b) Lady Croom insists upon it.
(c) Brice and Chater challenge him together.
(d) Chater insults Thomasina.

7. Lady Croom wants Septimus to _______________________.
(a) Talk Thomasina out of leaving.
(b) Talk Chater out of leaving.
(c) Talk Brice out of leaving.
(d) Talk Byron out of leaving.

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

9. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?
(a) The Raven.
(b) The Origin of Species.
(c) The Couch of Eros.
(d) The Hound of the Baskervilles.

10. At what time has Septimus agreed to duel Chater?
(a) Never
(b) Dawn
(c) Five o'clock
(d) Midnight

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

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

13. How does Thomasina's mathematical process differ from Valentine's?
(a) Thomasina's math is emotional; Valentine's math is analytical
(b) Thomasina is interested in art; Valentine is interested in science
(c) Thomasina begins with the equation; Valentine begins with data
(d) Thomasina uses calculus; Valentine uses algebra

14. Where does Septimus place his letter after he has read it?
(a) In the pages of his copy of The Couch of Eros.
(b) In Thomasina's trainer.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) Underneath the table.

15. Where does Chater ask Septimus to join him?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In the hermitage.
(c) In the sun room.
(d) In the gun room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hannah reveals that ___________________________-.

2. Chater realizes that Byron intends ____________________.

3. Thomasina delivers a letter from ________________.

4. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?

5. Thomasina is ___________________.

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