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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. According to Hal, what happens when a mathematician turns fifty?
(a) They are at their creative peak.
(b) They may experience concentration problems.
(c) Their career is over; they may as well teach high school.
(d) Their ideas are published in prestigious math magazines.

2. What has become Claire's fiance's new hobby?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Miniature ship building.
(d) Model airplane making.

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

4. How do Catherine and Hal feel at the top of the scene?
(a) Neither of them remember what happened last night.
(b) Very happy with each other and planning a wedding.
(c) They absolutely despise each other.
(d) Awkward toward each other.

5. What has Catherine missed to come back to the house?
(a) She has missed a class.
(b) She has missed her favorite television program.
(c) She has missed a date.
(d) She has missed a shift at work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hal skeptical about Catherine's claim?

2. What does Robert love about bookstores in September?

3. Why can't Robert concentrate in the house?

4. What is the proof?

5. What is Catherine's relation to Robert?

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