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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hal say some of the older mathematicians use amphetamines?
(a) They are insecure and trying to fit in with the other mathematicians.
(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 think they need the drugs to stay sharp; math is a young man's game.

2. What were the police told when they responded to Catherine's 9-1-1 call?
(a) There was a murder.
(b) There was a fire.
(c) There was a robbery.
(d) There was shoot out.

3. What does Hal accidentally remind Robert when he says they will meet in a week, on the eleventh?
(a) Today is Robert's anniversary.
(b) Today is Claire's birthday.
(c) Today is Catherine's birthday.
(d) Today is Hal's birthday.

4. Where is Robert sitting?
(a) In his study.
(b) On the front lawn.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) On the porch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claire do for a living?

2. What does Claire think of Hal when Catherine first tries to explain the events of the previous night?

3. Why has Claire decided to try to help Catherine?

4. What does Robert begin to write at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Does Hal think he can help Catherine?

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