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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. What does Catherine say to Hal that causes him to leave abruptly, and without the notebook?
(a) She says that he barely finished his Ph.D., does research that does not matter, and played in an awful band.
(b) She says that she does not approve of his relationship with Claire.
(c) She says that he killed Robert and she can prove it.
(d) She says that she loves him and always has, and wants to marry him as soon as possible.

2. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?
(a) A passerby.
(b) Hal.
(c) A stray dog.
(d) Claire.

3. Why doesn't Claire believe Catherine about the proof?
(a) She thinks Catherine is emotionally unstable.
(b) She wrote the proof herself.
(c) She knows that Catherine is terrible at mathematics.
(d) She knows that Robert wrote the proof--he told her before his death.

4. What organic chemical(s) is contained in the beauty product Claire wishes Catherine to try?
(a) Green tea extract.
(b) Vitamins and minerals.
(c) Honey.
(d) Jojaba.

5. Does Hal think he can help Catherine?
(a) Yes, he thinks he will take care of her when she moves in with him.
(b) Yes, he thinks she is tough and should have a say in whether she stays or goes.
(c) No, he thinks only Robert can help Catherine now.
(d) No, he thinks she is completely fragile and Clare should take care of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose idea was it to have the band play at the house after the funeral?

2. What instrument does Hal play?

3. How does Catherine know about Sophie Germain?

4. What does Catherine ask Robert to do, after he shows her his latest ideas in the notebook?

5. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think she has inherited?

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