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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Septimus wanted to do when he was young?
(a) Paint.
(b) Write.
(c) Act.
(d) Sculpt.

2. Who are Rezia and Septimus going to see in order to help Septimus?
(a) Sir Ronald Braswell.
(b) Sir James Sloane.
(c) Sir William Bradshaw.
(d) Sir Reginald Bastion.

3. How does Miss Kilman feel about Clarissa?
(a) She tolerates her.
(b) She loathes her.
(c) She is amused by her.
(d) She admires her.

4. What did Rezia talk about that left Septimus feeling nothing?
(a) Getting a job.
(b) Buying a Summer house.
(c) Moving to Rome.
(d) Having a baby.

5. What does Clarissa make fun of regarding Mill Kilman?
(a) Her stuttering.
(b) Her height.
(c) Her piety.
(d) Her red hair.

6. According to Peter, who has had a great deal of influence on his life even though he has not seen him/her for many years?
(a) Septimus.
(b) Richard.
(c) Sally.
(d) Clarissa.

7. Sir William is annoyed at Dr. Holmes' recommendation that Septimus take ______________________.
(a) sleeping pills.
(b) bromide.
(c) laudanum.
(d) a coffee enema.

8. Which of the following does Septimus NOT think about as he walks to his appointment?
(a) His youth.
(b) His love of Shakespeare.
(c) His dinner reservation.
(d) His love of Keats.

9. What does Septimus mutter about during his visit with Sir William?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) Investing his money.
(c) Getting revenge.
(d) Committing a crime.

10. Septimus' condition is probably what is today called ________________________.
(a) An epiphany.
(b) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
(c) A nervous breakdown.
(d) A core meltdown.

11. According to Peter, women don't know what __________________ is.
(a) passion.
(b) money.
(c) loyalty.
(d) time.

12. What mode of transportation does Elizabeth take to get home?
(a) Omnibus.
(b) Cab.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Subway.

13. Which of the following does Miss Kilman think that Clarissa has?
(a) Privilege.
(b) Independence.
(c) Fulfillment.
(d) Intelligence.

14. Septimus thinks the hat Rezia works on looks like it is fit for whom?
(a) A bishop.
(b) A cowboy.
(c) An organ grinder's monkey.
(d) A policeman.

15. How often did Dr. Holmes visit Septimus?
(a) Every week.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Every other day.
(d) Every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman in #76 ask for?

2. Why does Rezia decide to hide Septimus' papers?

3. What had the person in #100 organized during the war?

4. What had Septimus lost in the war?

5. Why does Sir William think that Septimus needs to go into a home?

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