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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) No, he thinks his ideas are the only valid ones.
(c) Yes, he regards her as courageous and genius.
(d) Yes, he hopes he can take her out on a date sometime.

2. What is Hal's excuse for kissing Catherine?
(a) He thought she was Claire.
(b) He has been in love with her for four years.
(c) He thinks she owes him since he plays in the band.
(d) He's a little drunk.

3. What is the lighting direction at the end of the scene?
(a) Lights to half.
(b) Blackout.
(c) Fade.
(d) Lights to full.

4. Who or what interrupts Catherine and Robert's argument?
(a) Hal.
(b) Claire.
(c) A phone call.
(d) Mitch.

5. At the beginning of the scene, what does Hal bring for Catherine to drink?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Beer.
(c) Water.
(d) Soda.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Claire ask Hal to do before he leaves?

4. How does Catherine know about Sophie Germain?

5. According to Hal, what happens when a mathematician turns fifty?

(see the answer key)

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