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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hal discover in the notebook?
(a) A painting.
(b) A proof.
(c) A short story.
(d) A theory of physics.

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

4. What has become Claire's fiance's new hobby?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Model airplane making.
(c) Miniature ship building.
(d) Cooking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening in the house after the funeral?

2. What does Catherine insist on searching before Hal leaves?

3. Where does Hal find the notebook?

4. Why is the proof so important?

5. Why did Claire stay up so late?

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