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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. Where does Scene 1 take place?
(a) The basement of a house in Chicago
(b) The back porch of a house in Chicago
(c) The back porch of a house in New York
(d) The basement of a house in New York

2. Why is Claire selling the house?
(a) She wants to help Catherine, and feels this is the only way.
(b) She cannot think of anything else to do with it.
(c) She hates the house and always has.
(d) She has no regard for anything but money.

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

4. What is the proof?
(a) A mathematical theorem about geometry.
(b) Evidence in a criminal case involving Robert.
(c) A mathematical theorem about prime numbers.
(d) Evidence in a criminal case involving Catherine.

5. How did Hal and Catherine meet four years ago?
(a) He was dropping off his thesis for Robert's perusal.
(b) At a party on campus.
(c) At a supermarket in the frozen foods aisle.
(d) Catherine was in one of his classes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Hal play?

2. What is the date in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What is she paying for tuition?

4. Who is Sophie Germain?

5. What does Hal accidentally remind Robert when he says they will meet in a week, on the eleventh?

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