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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. What does Claire ask Hal to do before he leaves?
(a) She asks him to come visit in Chicago.
(b) She asks him never to come back.
(c) She asks him to come visit in New York.
(d) She asks him to explain the proof to her.

2. What is Robert opposed to having for dinner?
(a) Salad.
(b) Burgers.
(c) Steak.
(d) Pasta.

3. What does Robert begin to write at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He begins to write the journal entry that Hal tries to give to Catherine.
(b) He begins to write his last will and testament.
(c) He begins to write the proof that Hal discovers.
(d) He begins to write his edits for Hal's thesis.

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

5. Where did Hal go to the mathematician conference?
(a) Miami.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) Toronto.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Catherine know about Sophie Germain?

2. At the beginning of the scene, what does Hal bring for Catherine to drink?

3. What does Hal have to give to Robert?

4. Where does Robert joke that Chicago beer comes from?

5. Why does Claire trust Hal with the object?

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