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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. How old is Catherine turning?
(a) Thirty-five.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty-five.

2. Who paid the mortgage on the house during Robert's illness?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Robert.
(c) Claire.
(d) Hal.

3. Why does Hal say some of the older mathematicians use amphetamines?
(a) They are insecure and trying to fit in with the other mathematicians.
(b) They think they need the drugs to stay sharp; math is a young man's game.
(c) They are the easiest drugs to attain on the college campus.
(d) They are bored with being brilliant and have nothing better to do.

4. What does Hal do after Catherine quotes Gauss' letter to Sophie Germain?
(a) He throws down his beer in anger.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He exits.
(d) He laughs at her.

5. What does Claire want to do after the funeral?
(a) She wants to have a quiet evening at home, just she and Catherine.
(b) She wants to go straight to New York.
(c) She wants to go straight to Boston.
(d) She wants to have people over to the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?

2. What is the date in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Claire fear about Catherine?

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

5. Does Hal go with them to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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