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

2. What does Catherine insist on searching before Hal leaves?
(a) His briefcase.
(b) His backpack.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His computer files.

3. 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) Confused; he did not have any idea who she was.
(c) Angry; he's hoped to meet Robert alone.
(d) Happy; he'd specifically set up the meeting to talk to her.

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

5. Why is Hal unhappy with his own work?
(a) He only wants to play drums in his band; the math stuff is just a day job.
(b) He has stolen all his ideas from a colleague, and feels guilty.
(c) His work is brilliant, but no one will recognize it.
(d) He thinks his ideas are trivial, and his most creative days are behind him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Claire in town?

2. What time of day does Catherine's conversation with Robert occur?

3. Why is Hal at the house in Scene 1?

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

5. Why is Catherine upset with Claire at the end of Scene 2?

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