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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 she paying for tuition?
(a) She is paying half, and the other half is paid by scholarships.
(b) Nothing; she is getting a free ride.
(c) She is paying three-quarters, and the rest is a combination of scholarships and loans.
(d) She is paying full tuition, and has worked out a payment plan.

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Catherine adamant that Robert could not have written the proof?

2. What does Claire think about Hal's suggestion to check the proof?

3. Who does Hal think has written the proof?

4. Who or what interrupts Catherine and Robert's argument?

5. Why has Catherine waited so long to inform Robert of her plans?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why or why not does Catherine want to attend the University of Chicago?

3. What is Robert examining in the proof?

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

5. Why is the date in the scene particularly significant?

6. Does Claire believe that Catherine wrote the proof? Why or why not?

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

8. Why is Robert so excited about working?

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

10. How does Catherine react when Claire and Hal do not believe her?

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