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

2. Who thinks Robert should have been put in professional care?
(a) Claire.
(b) Robert.
(c) Hal.
(d) Catherine.

3. What was Hal's state of mind when he met Catherine four years ago?
(a) Happy; he'd specifically set up the meeting to talk to her.
(b) Angry; he's hoped to meet Robert alone.
(c) Confused; he did not have any idea who she was.
(d) Nervous; he was dropping off his thesis for her father to check.

4. 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.

5. What beauty product does Claire insist that Catherine try?
(a) Her conditioner.
(b) Her body wash.
(c) Her face wash.
(d) Her nail polish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Catherine upset with Claire at the end of Scene 2?

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

3. What does Claire want to do after the funeral?

4. Has Hal found anything coherent in the notebooks as of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What does Robert begin to write at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

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