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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Claire concerned after speaking with the policemen?
(a) They forced their way into Catherine's house, breaking things and trying to intimidate Catherine.
(b) They claimed Catherine was rude and abusive when they responded to her 911 call the evening before.
(c) The policemen have a new break in the case over Robert's death.
(d) The policemen have Catherine in custody, and she must pay the bail.

2. What is a graphomaniac?
(a) A person who hates writing and avoids it at all costs.
(b) A person who cannot abide the sight of paper.
(c) A person who compulsively writes, though the writing may make no sense.
(d) A person who makes lots and lots of graphs.

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

4. Besides apartments, what other facilities has Claire scouted for Catherine?
(a) Theaters.
(b) YMCAs.
(c) Mental health centers.
(d) Childcare centers.

5. Why is Hal at the house in Scene 1?
(a) He has been going through Robert's notebooks.
(b) He has been working on a math problem.
(c) He has been going on dates with Catherine.
(d) He has been fixing the heating system.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Catherine take her coffee?

2. Why did Robert keep requesting that Catherine check out library books for him?

3. Why is Hal unhappy with his own work?

4. What is Claire's relationship to Catherine?

5. What does Claire think of Hal when Catherine first tries to explain the events of the previous night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hal's entrance at the end of the scene helpful for Catherine?

2. Why is Hal sensitive about getting older?

3. What is Hal's excuse for kissing Catherine?

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

5. When did Hal and Catherine first meet?

6. Describe the general mood at the house after Robert's funeral.

7. Describe Catherine's reaction when she discovers the notebook.

8. Does Hal think he will still have the next great mathematical revelation?

9. Describe how Catherine treats the police when they arrive.

10. Why does Catherine demand to see Hal's backpack? Does she find anything?

(see the answer keys)

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