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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Hannah at Sidley Park?
(a) She is writing a history of Noakes.
(b) She is writing a history of the garden.
(c) She is writing a history of Lord Croom.
(d) She is writing a history of Byron's duels.

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

4. Thomasina is also upset over _________________________.
(a) Augustus' endless teasing
(b) Septimus' lack of mathematical vision
(c) The advances of Captain Brice
(d) The lost plays of of the Athenians and Aristotle's library.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of gossip does Thomasina mention to Septimus?

2. Septimus' reply to the letter is _____________________________.

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

4. Who is Mr. Noakes?

5. What mathematical advantage does Valentine have over Thomasina?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lady Croom's major concerns for her daughter?

2. What is the theory of heat exchange discussed in the scene?

3. What is the relationship between Thomasina and Septimus?

4. What has Chloe's mother done to help Bernard?

5. What events or ideas contribute to the humorous tone of the first scene?

6. Why isn't Hannah interested in listening to Bernard read his article?

7. What images has Thomasina captured in her drawing?

8. What is Lady Croom's reason for inviting Septimus to her sitting room?

9. What is Bernard's attitude about teaching?

10. What comfort does Lady Croom take in her brother's marriage to Mrs. Chater?

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