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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hal carrying when he enters?
(a) A briefcase and a parka.
(b) A bouquet of flowers and a card.
(c) A laptop computer.
(d) A backpack and a folded jacket.

2. Why does Hal attempt to steal the notebook?
(a) He wants to keep the notebook for sentimental reasons.
(b) He wants to publish the ideas in the notebook as his own.
(c) He wants to wrap it, and give it to Catherine as a birthday present.
(d) He plans to sell the notebook and make a profit.

3. According to the letter Catherine has memorized, is Gauss pleased to discover the letters he has received are from a woman?
(a) Yes, he regards her as courageous and genius.
(b) No, he thinks a woman's place is in the household.
(c) Yes, he hopes he can take her out on a date sometime.
(d) No, he thinks his ideas are the only valid ones.

4. 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 dislikes her and is thinking of a way to leave.
(d) He is not sure if she likes him, and plans to give her a lie detector test to find out.

5. What does Catherine insist on searching before Hal leaves?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His briefcase.
(c) His backpack.
(d) His computer files.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the police told when they responded to Catherine's 9-1-1 call?

2. What is Claire's relationship to Catherine?

3. How did Hal and Catherine meet four years ago?

4. What organic chemical(s) is contained in the beauty product Claire wishes Catherine to try?

5. Who is Sophie Germain?

(see the answer key)

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