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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?
(a) Because Noakes is dishonest.
(b) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(c) Because Noakes tried to lead Septimus into temptation.
(d) Because Noakes discovered Mrs. Chater with Byron, but accused Septimus instead.

4. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.
(a) Misleading his wife.
(b) Insulting his wife.
(c) Betraying his wife.
(d) Stealing his wife.

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

6. What does Bernard say Hannah is lacking?
(a) Killer instinct.
(b) Courage.
(c) Gut instinct.
(d) Skill.

7. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?
(a) A gun shot.
(b) Piano music.
(c) The steam engine.
(d) A scream.

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

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

10. How does Chloe describe her brother, Gus?
(a) As a sexist.
(b) As a genius.
(c) As a threat.
(d) As a savant.

11. For what reason has Hannah enlisted Valentine in this scene?
(a) To translate a particularly difficult passage of Latin
(b) To explain Thomasina's math equations
(c) To help disprove Bernard's Byron theory
(d) To access a Croom family heirloom

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

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

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

15. Jellaby arrives to ________________________.
(a) Challenge Septimus to a duel.
(b) Deliver a letter to Septimus.
(c) Deliver a letter to Thomasina.
(d) Collect a letter from Septimus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Septimus admits to ______________________.

2. Chater realizes that Byron intends ____________________.

3. Thomasina delivers a letter from ________________.

4. According to Lady Croom, who has shot a pigeon?

5. When Thomasina asks Septimus about sexual congress, he _________________________.

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