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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Thomasina at this point?

2. What assignment does Septimus give Thomasina?

3. What are the four actors onstage doing when the lights go down?

4. Why does Hannah encourage Valentine to continue working on his own equations?

5. What does Thomasina do to Septimus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Chloe, individual attraction is the one reason why determinism doesn't work as a theory. Consider the events of the play and defend, refute, or quality the accuracy of this sentiment.

Essay Topic 2

Stoppard's play explores classical and romantic understanding in several situations. Write an essay in which you determine whether Stoppard seems to favor one of these schools of thought over the other. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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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