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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard did not receive a reply to his letter from Lord Croom?
(a) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a bill.
(b) It was illegible.
(c) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom thought it was a manuscript.
(d) It was typewritten, and Lord Croom did not read those letters.

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

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

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

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

6. Thomasina believes she has made a discovery in ______________.
(a) Latin.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Literature.

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

8. Thomasina describes the hermit in her drawing to _____________________.
(a) The ghost in the machine.
(b) The man in the moon.
(c) The babe in the woods.
(d) The Baptist in the wilderness.

9. Lady Croom claims her garden is currently arranged ______________________.
(a) According to the latest fashion.
(b) As her husband designed it.
(c) According to her tastes.
(d) As God intended it.

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

11. What does Brice say of Septimus with regard to their duel?
(a) That Septimus will enlist Byron's help
(b) That Septimus will find a way to cheat.
(c) That Septimus is a formidable shot
(d) That Septimus is all bluster and bladder

12. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.
(a) Lying.
(b) Heresy.
(c) Rape.
(d) Theft.

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

14. Which character enters and exits without speaking?
(a) Valentine.
(b) Gus.
(c) Bernard.
(d) Chloe.

15. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.
(a) Grown more refined since the day befoe.
(b) Grown taller since the day before.
(c) Disguised herself.
(d) Changed since the day before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose poem is Septimus reading?

2. Who is Mr. Noakes?

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

4. Septimus' reply to the letter is _____________________________.

5. What event is going to occur at Sidley Park?

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