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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. Why does Brice want Septimus to accept Chater's challenge?

2. Thomasina is ___________________.

3. What does Gus bring Hannah?

4. What does Bernard say Hannah is lacking?

5. What book is Byron mentioned as the author of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hannah interested in the hermit of Sidley Park?

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

3. How does Chloe respond to Bernard's reading?

4. Describe the relationship between Lady Croom and Thomasina.

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

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

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

8. Why does Septimus receive a challenge?

9. What question does Bernard repeatedly ask throughout his reading?

10. Describe Chloe's relationship with Bernard.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the title "Arcadia," and Septimus' translation "Even in Arcadia, there am I," implying that death is present even in any idyllic setting. In what ways is Sidley Park a seemingly idyllic setting, and how does Septimus' translation impact that idea? Write an essay in which you explore both ideas, using examples from the text to support your argument.

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 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.

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