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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claire trust Hal with the object?
(a) She cannot trust Robert with the object and Hal is the next best choice.
(b) She has no idea.
(c) She thinks he is an idiot, but not dishonest.
(d) She is in love with him and would believe anything he says.

2. What was Robert secretly terrified of, in regards to his career?
(a) He was afraid that he would never work again.
(b) He was afraid that Catherine would get credit for his ideas.
(c) He was afraid that Hal would rise up and steal his glory.
(d) He was afraid that he would never get a break from work.

3. What does Robert insist on, though it is freezing cold outside?
(a) He wants to sit on the porch and stargaze.
(b) He wants to go for a walk with Catherine.
(c) He wants to pitch a tent outside and camp.
(d) He wants to go over the proof with Catherine on the porch.

4. How old was Robert when his illness began?
(a) Sixteen or seventeen.
(b) Twenty-three or twenty-four.
(c) Fifty-five or fifty-six.
(d) Thirty or thirty-one.

5. What beauty product does Claire insist that Catherine try?
(a) Her conditioner.
(b) Her nail polish.
(c) Her body wash.
(d) Her face wash.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Robert's occupation?

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

3. Who was Claire drinking with the night before?

4. What has Catherine missed to come back to the house?

5. What does Claire fear about Catherine?

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