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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the letter Catherine has memorized, is Gauss pleased to discover the letters he has received are from a woman?
(a) Yes, he regards her as courageous and genius.
(b) Yes, he hopes he can take her out on a date sometime.
(c) No, he thinks his ideas are the only valid ones.
(d) No, he thinks a woman's place is in the household.

3. How many days has Catherine "lost"?
(a) Two.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) None.

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

5. What is Hal carrying when he enters?
(a) A backpack and a folded jacket.
(b) A laptop computer.
(c) A bouquet of flowers and a card.
(d) A briefcase and a parka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?

2. What does Robert get Catherine for her birthday?

3. What is Claire's finance's name?

4. Why does Hal say some of the older mathematicians use amphetamines?

5. What beauty product does Claire insist that Catherine try?

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