Proof Quiz Questions | Quiz: Act 1 Scene 3

Quiz: Act 1 Scene 3

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who is Sophie Germain?
a) A woman who published great mathematical works under a pseudonym during the French Revolution.
b) A woman Catherine previously thought was her mother.
c) A woman whose husband stole her ideas and published her work under his name.
d) A woman who teaches at the University of Chicago and was very close to Robert.

2. How did Hal and Catherine meet four years ago?
a) Catherine was in one of his classes.
b) At a supermarket in the frozen foods aisle.
c) He was dropping off his thesis for Robert's perusal.
d) At a party on campus.

3. What does Hal do after Catherine quotes Gauss' letter to Sophie Germain? (read more)