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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. Why does Catherine claim she wrote the proof in one of Robert's notebook?
(a) She thought she would publish the proof under his name.
(b) She only writes in certain types of notebooks, which Robert happened to have.
(c) She wanted to confuse Hal, with whom she is angry.
(d) She bought the notebooks for him in bulk, and there were extras.

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

3. Why is Hal able to put the notebooks in order?
(a) Because the notebooks are color-coded.
(b) Because he has carbon-dated the pages in a lab.
(c) Because Catherine has helped him organize.
(d) Because Robert dated every entry.

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

5. Where does Hal find the notebook?
(a) Locked in a drawer in Robert's study.
(b) Locked in a chest in Catherine's room.
(c) Locked in a filing cabinet in the basement.
(d) Locked in a safe deposit box in the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hal arrive in the scene?

2. What does Claire think Hal is to Catherine?

3. Who paid the mortgage on the house during Robert's illness?

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

5. Where does Scene 1 take place?

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