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

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

3. Why is the proof so important?
(a) If it is correct, it proves a centuries-old theory that many thought could not be proven.
(b) If it is correct, they will each get a million dollar prize.
(c) If it is correct, it may solve world hunger mathematically.
(d) If it is correct, Hal will be famous for discovering the notebook.

4. Where did Claire want Catherine to stay, instead of coming back to the house to care for Robert?
(a) In the mental facility.
(b) In school.
(c) In her marriage.
(d) In New York City.

5. How does Catherine take her coffee?
(a) With only sugar.
(b) With sugar and cream.
(c) With only cream.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?

2. Where did Catherine get the dress she wore to the funeral?

3. Has Hal found anything coherent in the notebooks as of Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Where does Claire live?

5. What does Robert get Catherine for her birthday?

(see the answer key)

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