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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. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?

2. Why does Septimus finally agree to duel with Chater?

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

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

5. What sounds end the scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bernard's attitude about teaching?

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

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

4. What is Bernard's objection to Valentine's assertion that knowledge is all that matters?

5. Describe Chloe's relationship with Bernard.

6. Why does Septimus burn Byron's letter without reading it?

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

8. Why does Thomasina get angry when Septimus translates from Latin?

9. What "compact" has Septimus made with Thomasina in the hermitage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Stoppard use time to develop his message in "Arcadia?" Write an essay in which you determine and support Stoppard's message about time, using specific references to the author's mention and manipulation of time in the play.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Hannah and Bernard's attitudes towards academic research as they develop throughout the play. You may consider the extent of knowledge, interaction with historical documents, value of historical research, etc. that Hannah and Bernard represent in Stoppard's concept of academia.

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