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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Catherine's explanation as to why she wrote the proof?
(a) She was jealous of Robert and vowed that she could come up with something better.
(b) She was so excited about math and life that the ideas could not be stopped.
(c) She was depressed because she had to quit school and move home, and decided she could learn the math herself.
(d) She does not claim to have written the proof.

2. What is Hal's full name?
(a) Halfred Jones.
(b) Halfred Dobbs.
(c) Harold Dobbs.
(d) Harold Jones.

3. When does Hal arrive in the scene?
(a) He arrives in the middle.
(b) He never actually enters in the scene.
(c) He arrives in the beginning.
(d) He arrives in the end.

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

5. How far behind in school is Catherine, according to Robert?
(a) At least a month.
(b) At least a year.
(c) At least two years.
(d) At least two months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose handwriting does Claire think the proof is written in?

2. What is Hal carrying when he enters?

3. Where does Catherine reveal she is going to school?

4. Does Hal believe Catherine could have written the proof?

5. Why doesn't Catherine want Hal to take the notebook?

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