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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Catherine's explanation as to why she wrote the proof?
(a) She was depressed because she had to quit school and move home, and decided she could learn the math herself.
(b) She was so excited about math and life that the ideas could not be stopped.
(c) She does not claim to have written the proof.
(d) She was jealous of Robert and vowed that she could come up with something better.

2. Who or what interrupts Catherine and Robert's argument?
(a) Hal.
(b) Claire.
(c) A phone call.
(d) Mitch.

3. What does Claire concede to Hal at the end of their conversation?
(a) She agrees to let him visit Catherine in Chicago.
(b) She agrees to let him call Catherine in Chicago.
(c) She agrees to let him call Catherine in New York.
(d) She agress to let him visit Catherine in New York.

4. Why doesn't Catherine want Hal to take the notebook?
(a) She is upset that he does not believe her, and thinks he will try to steal her proof.
(b) She is in love with him, but angry that is is trying to steal Claire's proof.
(c) She is in love with him and does not want him to leave at all, ever again.
(d) She is upset that he is trying to claim Robert's proof as his own.

5. What does Hal have to give to Robert?
(a) An invitation to a party where his band is playing.
(b) A manila envelope containing a rough draft of his thesis.
(c) A get well soon card.
(d) A book he borrowed back before Robert's illness.

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

7. Why does Claire trust Hal with the object?
(a) She has no idea.
(b) She is in love with him and would believe anything he says.
(c) She thinks he is an idiot, but not dishonest.
(d) She cannot trust Robert with the object and Hal is the next best choice.

8. Why can't Robert concentrate in the house?
(a) The radiators are clanking and the house is too hot.
(b) The house is too bright and giving him a headache.
(c) The heat is not working and the house is too cold.
(d) The electricity is off and the house is too dark.

9. Whose handwriting does Claire think the proof is written in?
(a) Catherine's handwriting.
(b) Robert's handwriting.
(c) Her own handwriting.
(d) Hal' handwriting.

10. What does Robert ask Catherine to do?
(a) He asks her to move back home.
(b) He asks her to stay out of his research.
(c) He asks her to work with him.
(d) He asks her to leave him alone.

11. What are the subjects of the proof?
(a) The inverse relationships between love and hate.
(b) The speed of light.
(c) Warm months, cold months, and students in bookstores.
(d) Atomic subatomic forces.

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

13. When Claire asks Catherine to recite the proof, how does Catherine reply?
(a) "I didn't memorize it. It's not a muffin recipe!"
(b) "I'll recite it, but only to Hal."
(c) "I can't recite it, because I didn't write it."
(d) "Okay, fine. Here goes."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think Catherine has inherited?

3. What does Catherine try to destroy at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Why does Claire give the object to Hal?

5. What does Claire do for a living?

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