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Proof | Quiz

David Auburn
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Proof | Quiz

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1)

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

Robert's idea.
Hal's idea.
Catherine's idea.
Claire's idea.
2)

What does Hal hurry back to Catherine to announce? (from Act 2 Scene 5)

The proof has been stolen.
The proof checks out.
The proof is wrong.
He has destroyed the proof in Robert's honor.
3)

What is Catherine wearing at the top of the scene? (from Act 1 Scene 4)

A robe.
A dress.
A blouse and jeans.
A swimsuit.
4)

What was Hal's state of mind when he met Catherine four years ago? (from Act 1 Scene 3)

Confused; he did not have any idea who she was.
Happy; he'd specifically set up the meeting to talk to her.
Angry; he's hoped to meet Robert alone.
Nervous; he was dropping off his thesis for her father to check.
5)

What does Claire fear about Catherine? (from Act 1 Scene 4)

She fears that Catherine will move to New York City.
She fears that Catherine will run away.
She fears that Catherine is talented, but tends toward instability like Robert.
She fears Catherine's brute strength, because they have fought many times before.
6)

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

She knew he would be incredibly angry, and wanted to give him as little choice as possible in the matter.
Until recently, she was not sure if he was truly better, and worried she may need to stay with him.
She was on the waiting list at the school, and was not certain she would be accepted.
Until recently, she had no desire to return to school, thinking it dull and predictable.
7)

What does Claire throw on the table before she leaves? (from Act 2 Scene 5)

The notebook.
Her card and contact information.
$100.
The plane ticket.
8)

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

He wants to discuss their personal relationship.
He wants to discuss her move to the city.
He wants to discuss the proof, purely professionally.
He wants to discuss their imminent wedding.
9)

Who will help her pay for living expenses--books, food, gas, etc? (from Act 2 Scene 1)

Hal.
Robert.
Mitch.
Claire.
10)

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

Neither of them remember what happened last night.
They absolutely despise each other.
Awkward toward each other.
Very happy with each other and planning a wedding.
11)

What does Claire ask Hal to do before he leaves? (from Act 2 Scene 3)

She asks him to come visit in Chicago.
She asks him to come visit in New York.
She asks him never to come back.
She asks him to explain the proof to her.
12)

Where does Robert joke that Chicago beer comes from? (from Act 2 Scene 1)

Lake Michigan.
Underground.
New York City.
A secret brewery.
13)

Who paid the mortgage on the house during Robert's illness? (from Act 1 Scene 4)

Catherine.
Claire.
Robert.
Hal.
14)

What does Robert ask Catherine to do? (from Act 2 Scene 4)

He asks her to work with him.
He asks her to stay out of his research.
He asks her to move back home.
He asks her to leave him alone.
15)

Why is Hal hesitant after Catherine asks him about sex at the Conference? (from Act 1 Scene 3)

He dislikes her and is thinking of a way to leave.
He dislikes her and does not want to talk about sex.
He is not sure if she likes him, and plans to give her a lie detector test to find out.
He is not sure that she is flirting with him, and does not want to make a bad impression.
16)

What does Claire think about Hal's relationship with Catherine? (from Act 2 Scene 3)

She thinks Catherine is fragile and Hal took complete advantage of her.
She thinks Catherine made a huge mistake in marrying Hal.
She thinks Hal should be in a relationship with her, not Catherine.
She thinks Hal and Catherine would have a beautiful relationship if they could just give it a chance.
17)

Robert says he is satisfied with Claire, but he is _______ of/with/to Catherine? (from Act 2 Scene 4)

Proud.
Terrified.
Angry.
Indifferent.
18)

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

Because, though he asked her to keep his secret, she knows that Hal wrote the proof.
Because the proof is incorrect and full of errors, and Robert never made errors.
Because, even during the good year when he was lucid, he was not able to do mathematics.
Because she knows that Claire wrote the proof and is keeping it a secret.
19)

What does Claire miss about the surroundings, now that she has moved to the city? (from Act 2 Scene 5)

She misses the fresh air.
She misses the space and the light.
She misses her car and dog.
She misses the small country resturants.
20)

What does Catherine say could fix she and Hal's relationship? (from Act 2 Scene 5)

Money; she expects a deposit in her account by the next day.
Nothing; he should have believed her initially when she said she wrote the proof.
Marriage; she will forgive Hal if he proposes to her.
Publicity; she wants all credit for the proof given to her in a public forum.
21)

What is she paying for tuition? (from Act 2 Scene 1)

She is paying three-quarters, and the rest is a combination of scholarships and loans.
She is paying half, and the other half is paid by scholarships.
She is paying full tuition, and has worked out a payment plan.
Nothing; she is getting a free ride.
22)

What does Catherine try to destroy at the end of Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2 Scene 2)

She tries to destroy the notebook.
She tries to detroy the house.
She tries to destroy her relationship with Robert.
She tries to destroy her relationship with Claire.
23)

What does Hal accidentally remind Robert when he says they will meet in a week, on the eleventh? (from Act 2 Scene 1)

Today is Hal's birthday.
Today is Claire's birthday.
Today is Catherine's birthday.
Today is Robert's anniversary.
24)

Does Hal think he can help Catherine? (from Act 2 Scene 3)

Yes, he thinks he will take care of her when she moves in with him.
No, he thinks she is completely fragile and Clare should take care of her.
Yes, he thinks she is tough and should have a say in whether she stays or goes.
No, he thinks only Robert can help Catherine now.
25)

What is Hal's excuse for kissing Catherine? (from Act 1 Scene 3)

He's a little drunk.
He thought she was Claire.
He has been in love with her for four years.
He thinks she owes him since he plays in the band.
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