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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the letter Catherine has memorized, is Gauss pleased to discover the letters he has received are from a woman?
(a) No, he thinks a woman's place is in the household.
(b) Yes, he hopes he can take her out on a date sometime.
(c) Yes, he regards her as courageous and genius.
(d) No, he thinks his ideas are the only valid ones.

2. Where did Catherine get the dress she wore to the funeral?
(a) Hal gave it to her.
(b) She already had it.
(c) Robert gave it to her.
(d) Claire gave it to her.

3. Where will Catherine live while she is in school?
(a) New York.
(b) At home.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Evanston.

4. What is the time period in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Four minutes after the events in Act 1.
(b) Four years earlier than the events in Act 1.
(c) Four years after the events in Act 1.
(d) The same time period as the events in Act 1.

5. What is happening in the house after the funeral?
(a) An auction.
(b) A party.
(c) A poetry reading.
(d) A press conference.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think she has inherited?

2. How did Hal and Catherine meet four years ago?

3. Why has Catherine waited so long to inform Robert of her plans?

4. What was Hal's state of mind when he met Catherine four years ago?

5. What does Catherine request for dinner?

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