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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who will help her pay for living expenses--books, food, gas, etc?
(a) Claire.
(b) Hal.
(c) Mitch.
(d) Robert.

2. What is Catherine wearing at the top of the scene?
(a) A swimsuit.
(b) A blouse and jeans.
(c) A dress.
(d) A robe.

3. Why does Hal attempt to steal the notebook?
(a) He plans to sell the notebook and make a profit.
(b) He wants to keep the notebook for sentimental reasons.
(c) He wants to wrap it, and give it to Catherine as a birthday present.
(d) He wants to publish the ideas in the notebook as his own.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claire think Hal is to Catherine?

2. What does Claire make Catherine for breakfast?

3. Where does Scene 1 take place?

4. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?

5. What time of day does Catherine's conversation with Robert occur?

(see the answer key)

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