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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 does Claire make Catherine for breakfast?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Nothing; as far as she is concerned, Catherine can make her own breakfast.
(c) Bagels, fruit, and coffee.
(d) Bacon and eggs.

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

3. What is Hal carrying when he enters?
(a) A briefcase and a parka.
(b) A backpack and a folded jacket.
(c) A bouquet of flowers and a card.
(d) A laptop computer.

4. 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.

5. What was Hal's state of mind when he met Catherine four years ago?
(a) Nervous; he was dropping off his thesis for her father to check.
(b) Angry; he's hoped to meet Robert alone.
(c) Confused; he did not have any idea who she was.
(d) Happy; he'd specifically set up the meeting to talk to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a graphomaniac?

2. What is she paying for tuition?

3. Where will Catherine live while she is in school?

4. Why has Catherine waited so long to inform Robert of her plans?

5. What does Claire want Catherine to do?

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