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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chater accuses Septimus of __________________-.
(a) Insulting his wife.
(b) Misleading his wife.
(c) Stealing his wife.
(d) Betraying his wife.

2. What sound interrupts Lady Croom's conversation?
(a) Piano music.
(b) The steam engine.
(c) A gun shot.
(d) A scream.

3. When Septimus mentions death in Arcadia, Thomasina responds ____________________.
(a) Phooey to Death!
(b) Death is inevitable.
(c) Death cannot stop true love!
(d) Death be damned!

4. What sound recurs in this scene?
(a) A radio.
(b) Gun shots.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Violin music.

5. What does Gus bring Hannah?
(a) A theodolite.
(b) An apple.
(c) A book.
(d) A turtle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one word Valentine repeats in her first two entrances?

2. Where does the play take place?

3. When he learns he might find information about Byron, Bernard makes arrangements to _______________.

4. Where does Septimus place his letter after he has read it?

5. What philosophical concepts do Septimus and Thomasina discuss in the scene?

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