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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Does Hal think he can help Catherine?
(a) Yes, he thinks he will take care of her when she moves in with him.
(b) Yes, he thinks she is tough and should have a say in whether she stays or goes.
(c) No, he thinks only Robert can help Catherine now.
(d) No, he thinks she is completely fragile and Clare should take care of her.

3. What does Robert insist on, though it is freezing cold outside?
(a) He wants to pitch a tent outside and camp.
(b) He wants to go for a walk with Catherine.
(c) He wants to sit on the porch and stargaze.
(d) He wants to go over the proof with Catherine on the porch.

4. 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) Confused; he did not have any idea who she was.
(c) Angry; he's hoped to meet Robert alone.
(d) Nervous; he was dropping off his thesis for her father to check.

5. What is the lighting direction at the end of the scene?
(a) Blackout.
(b) Lights to full.
(c) Fade.
(d) Lights to half.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose idea was it to have the band play at the house after the funeral?

2. What is Imaginary Number, or i?

3. How many notebooks did Robert leave behind?

4. Where does Robert joke that Chicago beer comes from?

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

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