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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. Is Catherine pleased that Hal kisses her?
(a) No, she has no interest in him whatsoever.
(b) Yes, she has been in love with him since they first met four years ago.
(c) Yes, she kisses him back at the end of the scene.
(d) No, she promptly throws her beer at him and runs.

2. What mathematical principle is associated with Sophie Germain?
(a) Germain Quarters.
(b) Germain Primes.
(c) Germain Algebra.
(d) Germain Angles.

3. Who says they wrote the proof?
(a) Robert.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Claire.
(d) Hal.

4. How many notebooks did Robert leave behind?
(a) 99.
(b) 200.
(c) 103.
(d) 301.

5. Why is Hal hesitant after Catherine asks him about sex at the Conference?
(a) He dislikes her and is thinking of a way to leave.
(b) He is not sure that she is flirting with him, and does not want to make a bad impression.
(c) He dislikes her and does not want to talk about sex.
(d) He is not sure if she likes him, and plans to give her a lie detector test to find out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claire think about Hal's suggestion to check the proof?

2. Why is Hal skeptical about Catherine's claim?

3. What fields did Robert, in his younger days, make significant contributions to, according to Hal?

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

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

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