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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bernard's dialogue reveals _____________________-.

2. What does Lady Croom ask Jellaby to bring her?

3. What does Septimus bring home for Thomasina?

4. What is the difficulty with Thomasina's diagram?

5. Why does Septimus claim he had an affair with Mrs. Chater?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the characters of Valentine and Septimus as character foils in Stoppard's play. Write an essay in which you identify their role in drawing out certain features of Hannah and Thomasina respectively.

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

What do Stoppard's characters have to say about love and sex in his play? Using any one character's dialogue as support, write an essay in which you identify Stoppard's messages about love and sex.

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