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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of the scene, Bernard is _____________________.

2. According to Chole, what is the flaw in the theory of the deterministic universe?

3. Bernard invites Hannah to London for ________.

4. Hannah leaves because ____________________________.

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

Compare and contrast Hannah and Bernard's attitudes towards academic research as they develop throughout the play. You may consider the extent of knowledge, interaction with historical documents, value of historical research, etc. that Hannah and Bernard represent in Stoppard's concept of academia.

Essay Topic 2

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order." Does change in Stoppard's play indicate progress? Write an essay in which you explore Stoppard's message about change or progress, using specific examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the motif of fate or determination in the play. Write an essay in which you use examples of seemingly fated or determined events in the play to explain the author's message.

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