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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thomasina hate Cleopatra?
(a) Because Cleopatra was consumed with love and sex.
(b) Because Cleopatra destroyed Rome.
(c) Because Cleopatra hated Queen Elizabeth.
(d) Because Cleopatra spoke Latin.

2. Lady Croom wants Septimus to _______________________.
(a) Talk Thomasina out of leaving.
(b) Talk Brice out of leaving.
(c) Talk Byron out of leaving.
(d) Talk Chater out of leaving.

3. What sounds end the scene?
(a) Piano music and the steam engine.
(b) Violin music and crows crying.
(c) A gun shot and crows crying.
(d) A gun shot and piano music.

4. Septimus describes carnal embrace as _______________________.
(a) Throwing one's arms around a cow.
(b) Throwing one's arms around a lover.
(c) Throwing one's arms around a side of beef.
(d) Throwing one's arms around an animal.

5. Who is onstage when the scene begins?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Lady Croom.
(c) Thomasina.
(d) Chloe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Valentine's turtle?

3. Brice accuses Septimus of ___________.

4. Why does Bernard think Byron engaged in a duel at Sidley Park?

5. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?

(see the answer key)

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