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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the play take place?
(a) Central Park, New York.
(b) Rosings Park, Derbyshire.
(c) Sidley Park, Derbyshire.
(d) Sydney Park, Australia.

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

3. What is the title of the poem Septimus is reading?
(a) The Raven.
(b) The Hound of the Baskervilles.
(c) The Origin of Species.
(d) The Couch of Eros.

4. Thomasina is ___________________.
(a) Translating Italian.
(b) Translating Latin.
(c) Translating Greek.
(d) Translating Hebrew.

5. What has Valentine's mother loaned Bernard?
(a) Her first edition of The Couch of Eros
(b) Her bicycle
(c) Her car
(d) Her notes on gardening

6. In what year does the play begin?
(a) 1818.
(b) 1865.
(c) The present.
(d) 1809.

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

8. Thomasina is supposed to be studying
(a) Algebra.
(b) Romantic Poetry.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Physics.

9. What is Hannah reading at the beginning of the scene?
(a) A letter from Septimus
(b) The Couch of Eros
(c) The journal of Lord Byron
(d) The journal of Thomasina Coverly

10. Why does Valentine suggest Bernard should hide his car?
(a) Lord Croom would not allow guests who did not drive carriages.
(b) Lord Croom would not allow guests who did not ride bicycles.
(c) Lord Croom would not allow guests with Japanese cars.
(d) Lord Croom would not allow guests who drove foreign cars.

11. What is remarkable about Thomasina's math equations?
(a) The technique she uses is only about 20-years-old
(b) The equations are riddled with errors
(c) The data is pulled from piano music
(d) The solutions disprove Newton's theories

12. What does Chloe claim is true of her brother?
(a) She claims he is leaving Sidley Park for good.
(b) She claims he is in love with Hannah.
(c) She claims he has information about her book.
(d) She claims he has fought a duel.

13. What false last name does Chloe give Bernard?
(a) Peacock.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Lark.
(d) Nightingale.

14. Lady Croom believes Thomasina has _______________________.
(a) Grown taller since the day before.
(b) Disguised herself.
(c) Changed since the day before.
(d) Grown more refined since the day befoe.

15. What does Hannah demand of Bernard that prompts him to call her a silly bitch?
(a) Proof for his theories on Byron.
(b) Proof for his theory of chaos.
(c) Another review of her book.
(d) Another piece of research in exchange for hers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the game books kept?

2. Thomasina delivers a letter from ________________.

3. Why does Thomasina turn to Septimus for answers about sex?

4. What does Brice say of Septimus with regard to their duel?

5. Why is Hannah at Sidley Park?

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