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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. What sounds end the scene?
(a) Piano music and the steam engine.
(b) A gun shot and piano music.
(c) Violin music and crows crying.
(d) A gun shot and crows crying.

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

3. What does Septimus agree to at the end of the scene?
(a) A second affair with Mrs. Croom.
(b) Marrying Mrs. Chater when she becomes a widow.
(c) Taking on another pupil.
(d) A second duel with Chater.

4. When Thomasina asks Septimus about sexual congress, he _________________________.
(a) Attempts to offer a detailed explanation.
(b) Attempts to leave the room.
(c) Attempts to seduce her.
(d) Attempts to change the subject.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thomasina's mathematical process differ from Valentine's?

2. Where is the proof that Byron was at Sidley Park in 1809?

3. What does Gus bring Hannah?

4. What sound recurs in this scene?

5. What does Septimus receive at the beginning of the scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan of Byron's is objectionable to Lady Croom?

2. What does Septimus' dialogue reveal about his character?

3. What information does Bernard seek at Sidley Park?

4. How does Septimus manage to placate Lady Croom about his own behavior?

5. What occurs between Hannah and Gus at the end of the scene?

6. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard has "bitten" Hannah?

7. Describe Valentine's view of Bernard's article.

8. What has Hannah found for Bernard?

9. Why doesn't Bernard want Hannah to know his real name?

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

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