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

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

3. What else did Hal find in the drawer?
(a) Ten more notebooks full of ideas.
(b) Important legal documents.
(c) Catherine's diary.
(d) Nothing, just the notebook.

4. Why does Catherine claim she wrote the proof in one of Robert's notebook?
(a) She wanted to confuse Hal, with whom she is angry.
(b) She thought she would publish the proof under his name.
(c) She only writes in certain types of notebooks, which Robert happened to have.
(d) She bought the notebooks for him in bulk, and there were extras.

5. What does Claire think about Hal's relationship with Catherine?
(a) She thinks Catherine is fragile and Hal took complete advantage of her.
(b) She thinks Hal should be in a relationship with her, not Catherine.
(c) She thinks Catherine made a huge mistake in marrying Hal.
(d) She thinks Hal and Catherine would have a beautiful relationship if they could just give it a chance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Claire believe Catherine about the proof?

2. What is she paying for tuition?

3. What does Claire do for a living?

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

5. Who will help her pay for living expenses--books, food, gas, etc?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire think is the problem with mathematicians in emotional situations?

2. Did Hal intentionally take advantage of Catherine when they slept together?

3. Why has Hal come back to the house after the fight?

4. Is Robert upset that Catherine plans to leave? Why or why not?

5. Describe why Claire allows Hal to take the notebook.

6. How do Robert's feelings differ between Catherine and Claire?

7. Why was Hal the first person to whom Catherine showed the proof?

8. Does Hal believe that Catherine wrote the proof? Why or why not?

9. How does Catherine get Hal to leave?

10. Where has Catherine come from to check on Robert?

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