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

2. According to Robert, if the thesis "feels done," then...
(a) There are major errors.
(b) It should be put down for a month and then rechecked.
(c) It is done! Congratulations.
(d) It should be published right away.

3. According to Hal, what happens when a mathematician turns fifty?
(a) Their career is over; they may as well teach high school.
(b) Their ideas are published in prestigious math magazines.
(c) They are at their creative peak.
(d) They may experience concentration problems.

4. Why is Hal at the house in Scene 1?
(a) He has been working on a math problem.
(b) He has been fixing the heating system.
(c) He has been going on dates with Catherine.
(d) He has been going through Robert's notebooks.

5. 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 keep the notebook for sentimental reasons.
(c) He plans to sell the notebook and make a profit.
(d) He wants to wrap it, and give it to Catherine as a birthday present.