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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 she paying for tuition?
(a) She is paying half, and the other half is paid by scholarships.
(b) Nothing; she is getting a free ride.
(c) She is paying three-quarters, and the rest is a combination of scholarships and loans.
(d) She is paying full tuition, and has worked out a payment plan.

2. Where does Scene 1 take place?
(a) The back porch of a house in New York
(b) The basement of a house in Chicago
(c) The basement of a house in New York
(d) The back porch of a house in Chicago

3. Whose idea was it to have the band play at the house after the funeral?
(a) Hal's idea.
(b) Robert's idea.
(c) Claire's idea.
(d) Catherine's idea.

4. How does Catherine describe her work in comparison to Robert's work?
(a) Amateur vs. professional.
(b) Uninspired vs. brilliant.
(c) Lumpy vs. elegant.
(d) Creative vs. antique.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the proof?

2. According to the letter Catherine has memorized, is Gauss pleased to discover the letters he has received are from a woman?

3. How did Hal and Catherine meet four years ago?

4. What is Catherine's explanation as to why she wrote the proof?

5. Why was Catherine's drawer locked?

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