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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. What is the lighting cue at the end of the scene?
(a) Lights to half.
(b) Blackout.
(c) Fade.
(d) Lights to full.

2. Why is Catherine upset with Claire at the end of Scene 2?
(a) She is jealous that Claire is getting married.
(b) She despises the coffee that Claire has made.
(c) She is angry that Claire has borrowed her clothes.
(d) She resents Claire swooping in and trying to take care of her.

3. What fields did Robert, in his younger days, make significant contributions to, according to Hal?
(a) Biochemistry, zoology, and entomology.
(b) Weapons research, triangulation theory, and international politics.
(c) Contemporary american fiction, contemporary satire, and poetry.
(d) Game theory, algebraic geometry, and nonlinear operator theory.

4. 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 he would never get a break from work.
(c) He was afraid that Catherine would get credit for his ideas.
(d) He was afraid that Hal would rise up and steal his glory.

5. Why is the proof so important?
(a) If it is correct, it proves a centuries-old theory that many thought could not be proven.
(b) If it is correct, Hal will be famous for discovering the notebook.
(c) If it is correct, it may solve world hunger mathematically.
(d) If it is correct, they will each get a million dollar prize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hal want to discuss with Catherine?

2. Why does Claire want Catherine to come to New York?

3. What is the name of the doctor Catherine requests?

4. What are Claire and Catherine drinking at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

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

(see the answer key)

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