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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. How does Catherine know about Sophie Germain?
(a) She learned about her in a college course.
(b) Robert gave her a book about the woman.
(c) They know each other personally and have been friends for years.
(d) She was one of Catherine's teachers.

2. Why did Robert keep requesting that Catherine check out library books for him?
(a) He had a vendetta against the library and wanted to take as many books as possible.
(b) He was building a large model out of library books in his office.
(c) He had a goal to read every single book in the library.
(d) He thought that aliens were sending him messages through the Dewey decimal system and was working out the code.

3. Why is Hal unhappy with his own work?
(a) He only wants to play drums in his band; the math stuff is just a day job.
(b) His work is brilliant, but no one will recognize it.
(c) He has stolen all his ideas from a colleague, and feels guilty.
(d) He thinks his ideas are trivial, and his most creative days are behind him.

4. What is the date in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) March 4th.
(b) June 4th.
(c) September 4th.
(d) January 4th.

5. How is Claire related to Catherine?
(a) She is Catherine's cousin.
(b) She is Catherine's sister.
(c) She is Catherine's aunt.
(d) She is Catherine's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hal's excuse for kissing Catherine?

2. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?

3. What is Claire's relationship to Catherine?

4. What is the proof?

5. When is Claire's wedding, and where?

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