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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Hal's state of mind when he met Catherine four years ago?
(a) Confused; he did not have any idea who she was.
(b) Nervous; he was dropping off his thesis for her father to check.
(c) Happy; he'd specifically set up the meeting to talk to her.
(d) Angry; he's hoped to meet Robert alone.

2. What is happening in the house after the funeral?
(a) An auction.
(b) A party.
(c) A press conference.
(d) A poetry reading.

3. What is the time period in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Four minutes after the events in Act 1.
(b) The same time period as the events in Act 1.
(c) Four years earlier than the events in Act 1.
(d) Four years after the events in Act 1.

4. According to Robert, if the thesis "feels done," then...
(a) It is done! Congratulations.
(b) There are major errors.
(c) It should be published right away.
(d) It should be put down for a month and then rechecked.

5. Why is Hal hesitant after Catherine asks him about sex at the Conference?
(a) He dislikes her and does not want to talk about sex.
(b) He is not sure that she is flirting with him, and does not want to make a bad impression.
(c) He is not sure if she likes him, and plans to give her a lie detector test to find out.
(d) He dislikes her and is thinking of a way to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose idea was it to have the band play at the house after the funeral?

2. Who does Hal want to speak with upon his return to the house?

3. What does Hal have to give to Robert?

4. What did Catherine think of Hal the first time they met?

5. How many people are left at the party?

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