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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 did Hal not attempt to pursue Catherine after their initial meeting?
(a) He was in love with Claire.
(b) He did not initially like Catherine at all, and avoided her at all costs.
(c) He did not feel it was appropriate to flirt with his doctoral advisor's daughter.
(d) He disliked Robert, and assumed he would dislike Catherine as well.

2. Why is Catherine upset with Claire at the end of Scene 2?
(a) She despises the coffee that Claire has made.
(b) She is jealous that Claire is getting married.
(c) She resents Claire swooping in and trying to take care of her.
(d) She is angry that Claire has borrowed her clothes.

3. Why is Claire selling the house?
(a) She hates the house and always has.
(b) She has no regard for anything but money.
(c) She cannot think of anything else to do with it.
(d) She wants to help Catherine, and feels this is the only way.

4. Besides apartments, what other facilities has Claire scouted for Catherine?
(a) Childcare centers.
(b) Theaters.
(c) Mental health centers.
(d) YMCAs.

5. What has Claire given Catherine to wear to the funeral?
(a) A dress.
(b) A suit.
(c) A hat.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hal hesitant after Catherine asks him about sex at the Conference?

2. When does Hal arrive in the scene?

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

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

5. Why is Hal unhappy with his own work?

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