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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Catherine adamant that Robert could not have written the proof? (from Act 2 Scene 2)

Because she knows that Claire wrote the proof and is keeping it a secret.

Because the proof is incorrect and full of errors, and Robert never made errors.

Because, though he asked her to keep his secret, she knows that Hal wrote the proof.

Because, even during the good year when he was lucid, he was not able to do mathematics.

2.

Why has Catherine waited so long to inform Robert of her plans? (from Act 2 Scene 1)

Until recently, she had no desire to return to school, thinking it dull and predictable.

Until recently, she was not sure if he was truly better, and worried she may need to stay with him.

She knew he would be incredibly angry, and wanted to give him as little choice as possible in the matter.

She was on the waiting list at the school, and was not certain she would be accepted.

3.

What does Hal want to discuss with Catherine? (from Act 2 Scene 5)

He wants to discuss their imminent wedding.

He wants to discuss her move to the city.

He wants to discuss the proof, purely professionally.

He wants to discuss their personal relationship.

4.

Whose idea was it to have the band play at the house after the funeral? (from Act 1 Scene 3)

Robert's idea.

Claire's idea.

Hal's idea.

Catherine's idea.

5.

How do Catherine and Hal feel at the top of the scene? (from Act 1 Scene 4)

Very happy with each other and planning a wedding.

Neither of them remember what happened last night.

They absolutely despise each other.

Awkward toward each other.

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