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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Scene 4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to Hal, what happens when a mathematician turns fifty?
(a) Their ideas are published in prestigious math magazines.
(b) Their career is over; they may as well teach high school.
(c) They are at their creative peak.
(d) They may experience concentration problems.
2. Why did Hal not attempt to pursue Catherine after their initial meeting?
(a) He was in love with Claire.
(b) He did not feel it was appropriate to flirt with his doctoral advisor's daughter.
(c) He disliked Robert, and assumed he would dislike Catherine as well.
(d) He did not initially like Catherine at all, and avoided her at all costs.
3. How many people are left at the party?
(a) 40 people, all mathematicians.
(b) 20 people, all Catherine's friends.
(c) No one--they all left right after the funeral.
(d) 10 people, all Claire's friends.
4. Is Catherine pleased that Hal kisses her?
(a) Yes, she has been in love with him since they first met four years ago.
(b) Yes, she kisses him back at the end of the scene.
(c) No, she has no interest in him whatsoever.
(d) No, she promptly throws her beer at him and runs.
5. What time of day does Catherine's conversation with Robert occur?
(a) Between 2:00PM and 3:00PM.
(b) Between 9:00PM and 10:00PM.
(c) Between 12:00AM and 1:00AM.
(d) Between 7:00AM and 8:00AM.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Claire in town?
2. Who paid the mortgage on the house during Robert's illness?
3. When does Hal arrive in the scene?
4. What fields did Robert, in his younger days, make significant contributions to, according to Hal?
5. What is a graphomaniac?
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