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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fields did Robert, in his younger days, make significant contributions to, according to Hal?
(a) Game theory, algebraic geometry, and nonlinear operator theory.
(b) Contemporary american fiction, contemporary satire, and poetry.
(c) Weapons research, triangulation theory, and international politics.
(d) Biochemistry, zoology, and entomology.

2. How does Catherine treat the police officers?
(a) She is extremely polite.
(b) She is outgoing and inviting.
(c) She is rude and borderline abusive.
(d) She is very timid and quiet.

3. What name does Claire call Catherine by?
(a) Cate.
(b) Katie.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Cat.

4. How many notebooks did Robert leave behind?
(a) 200.
(b) 103.
(c) 301.
(d) 99.

5. What is Imaginary Number, or i?
(a) A theory of Robert's before his death.
(b) A theory of Hal's on which he is writing a paper.
(c) A song of Hal's band's that consists of three minutes of silence.
(d) Catherine's favorite cereal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days has Catherine "lost"?

2. What was Robert's occupation?

3. What does Claire think of Hal when Catherine first tries to explain the events of the previous night?

4. How does Catherine take her coffee?

5. Why is Claire in town?

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