How Well Do You Know the Play Arcadia?

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    Who is Septimus Hodge in the play?

    • A friend of the family
    • A servant
    • Thomasina’s tutor
    • The butler
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Ready to test your knowledge of the captivating play "Arcadia"? Join us for the Play Arcadia Quiz and dive into this delightful comedy-drama! Explore themes of love, science, and chaos theory while unraveling the mysteries of the past and present. Whether you're a theater buff or just looking for some fun, this quiz is the perfect way to engage with Tom Stoppard's brilliant work.

The Play Arcadia Quiz is an exciting opportunity to delve into Tom Stoppard's intricate and intellectually stimulating masterpiece. Set in two time periods, this comedy-drama seamlessly weaves together themes of mathematics, history, literature, and love. As you explore this quiz, you'll encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own quirks and motivations. From the brilliant but enigmatic Thomasina Coverly to the charming and mysterious Septimus Hodge, every character adds depth to the narrative.

How Well Do You Know The Play Arcadia? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Where is the play set?

    • Derbyshire, England

    • Paris, France

    • New York, USA

    • Moscow, Russia

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  • 3. 

    Who is Jellaby in the play?

    • The butler

    • A friend of the family

    • Thomasina’s tutor

    • The gardener

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  • 4. 

    What does Thomasina ask Septimus about?

    • The meaning of “carnal embrace”

    • The recipe for rice pudding

    • The plans for the landscaping of Sidley Park

    • The contents of Mr. Chater’s letter

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  • 5. 

    Who is upset by Noakes’s plans for the landscaping of Sidley Park?

    • Septimus

    • Thomasina

    • Lady Croom

    • Mr. Chater

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  • 6. 

    Who is Bernard Nightingale in the play?

    • A critic

    • A friend of the family

    • Thomasina’s tutor

    • The butler

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  • 7. 

    What does Bernard believe about Lord Byron and Chater?

    • Lord Byron killed Chater in a duel.

    • Lord Byron was Chater’s best friend.

    • Lord Byron was Chater’s tutor.

    • Lord Byron was in love with Chater’s wife.

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  • 8. 

    What does Thomasina want to create?

    • Equations that make nature

    • A new recipe for rice pudding

    • A plan for the landscaping of Sidley Park

    • A letter to Mr. Chater

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  • 9. 

    What is in the pages of Thomasina’s book?

    • Recipes for rice pudding

    • Plans for the landscaping of Sidley Park

    • Letters to Mr. Chater

    • Iterated equations

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  • 10. 

    Who is angry with Septimus?

    • Noakes

    • Jellaby

    • Mr. Chater

    • Lord Byron

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