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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Robert concentrate in the house?
(a) The heat is not working and the house is too cold.
(b) The house is too bright and giving him a headache.
(c) The radiators are clanking and the house is too hot.
(d) The electricity is off and the house is too dark.

2. Why is Hal skeptical about Catherine's claim?
(a) He has already written the proof, and wonders how she stole his idea.
(b) He thinks Robert may have written the groundbreaking proof, then later explained it to Catherine.
(c) Robert told him all about the proof before his death.
(d) He thinks Catherine is just trying to impress him because they spend the night together.

3. Why doesn't Catherine want Hal to take the notebook?
(a) She is upset that he does not believe her, and thinks he will try to steal her proof.
(b) She is upset that he is trying to claim Robert's proof as his own.
(c) She is in love with him and does not want him to leave at all, ever again.
(d) She is in love with him, but angry that is is trying to steal Claire's proof.

4. Robert says he is satisfied with Claire, but he is _______ of/with/to Catherine?
(a) Proud.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Angry.

5. What is the stage direction for Catherine reading the proof?
(a) Vivaciously, with excitement.
(b) Slowly, without inflection.
(c) Quickly and angrily.
(d) Quietly, in disbelief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claire's finance's name?

2. What does Robert insist on, though it is freezing cold outside?

3. How does Hal want to check the proof?

4. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think Catherine has inherited?

5. Does Hal go with them to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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