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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. What event is going to occur at Sidley Park?
(a) An auction.
(b) A charity benefit.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) A dance for the district.

2. What philosophical concepts do Septimus and Thomasina discuss in the scene?
(a) Relativity and absolute truth.
(b) Ignorance and knowledge.
(c) Free will and determination.
(d) Asthetic freedom versus asthetic limitations.

3. Why does Septimus describe Noakes as the serpent in the garden?
(a) Because Noakes discovered Septimus' tryst and told others about it.
(b) Because Noakes tried to lead Septimus into temptation.
(c) Because Noakes is dishonest.
(d) Because Noakes discovered Mrs. Chater with Byron, but accused Septimus instead.

4. Who suggests Lady Croom's translation of Et in Arcadia Ego is incorrect?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Chater.
(d) Brice.

5. Lady Croom has to ask her daughter for _____________.
(a) Her preference in her studies.
(b) Her middle name.
(c) Her cooperation.
(d) Her age.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is onstage when the scene begins?

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

3. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.

4. Why is Hannah at Sidley Park?

5. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?

(see the answer key)

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