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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Septimus compares Thomasina's rice pudding analogy to _____________________________.

2. What does Brice say of Septimus with regard to their duel?

3. Septimus admits to ______________________.

4. Who is Lady Croom in love with, according to Thomasina?

5. What does Gus bring Hannah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Chloe's theory that sex thwarts the deterministic universe.

2. What events does Lady Croom relate about the previous evening?

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

4. How does Septimus avoid a duel with Chater?

5. Describe Thomasina's character.

6. How does Lady Croom's interpretation of "Et in Arcadia ego!" differ from Septimus'?

7. Describe Chater's character.

8. Why does Bernard cover his face before the photograph is taken for the newspaper?

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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Stoppard's stage directions in Arcadia, specifically his use of one common set to bridge the two eras. Write an essay in which you defend or criticize this storytelling strategy as it relates to his themes.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the two turtles mentioned in the play. Reviewing any mention of the turtles, write an essay in which you determine the symbolic meaning of the animals, and the reason for their constant presence onstage.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the motif of fate or determination in the play. Write an essay in which you use examples of seemingly fated or determined events in the play to explain the author's message.

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