View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Hal play?
(a) The piano.
(b) The drums.
(c) The bass.
(d) The guitar.

2. What does Hal do after Catherine quotes Gauss' letter to Sophie Germain?
(a) He throws down his beer in anger.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He laughs at her.
(d) He exits.

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

4. When does Act 2, Scene 4 take place?
(a) Three and a half years earlier than Act 2, Scene 3.
(b) Immediately after Act 2, Scene 3.
(c) Three and a half years later than Act 2, Scene 3.
(d) Immediately before Act 2, Scene 3.

5. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think she has inherited?
(a) One-one hundredth.
(b) One-fiftieth.
(c) One-one thousandth.
(d) One-quarter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Hal believe Catherine could have written the proof?

2. Why are they drinking on the porch instead of in the kitchen?

3. Does Hal think he took advantage of Catherine by sleeping with her?

4. What does Catherine give to Hal?

5. What is Hal carrying when he enters?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 355 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample