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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 the date in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) March 4th.
(b) September 4th.
(c) January 4th.
(d) June 4th.

2. Why does Claire resent mathematicians?
(a) She feels that mathematicians do not think their actions through.
(b) She is a writer, and believes the arts are more important than sciences.
(c) She is a physicist, and the resent between the two professions runs deep.
(d) She is jealous of mathematicians' talent, and wishes she could be a mathematician herself.

3. What object does Claire give to Hal before he leaves?
(a) A plane ticket.
(b) A coffee cup.
(c) The notebook.
(d) A sheet of paper.

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

5. What was Robert secretly terrified of, in regards to his career?
(a) He was afraid that Catherine would get credit for his ideas.
(b) He was afraid that he would never work again.
(c) He was afraid that Hal would rise up and steal his glory.
(d) He was afraid that he would never get a break from work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the time period in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What else did Hal find in the drawer?

3. What does Catherine say to Hal that causes him to leave abruptly, and without the notebook?

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

5. When Claire asks Catherine to recite the proof, how does Catherine reply?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Robert so excited about working?

2. What is Robert examining in the proof?

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

4. Describe Robert's demeanor throughout the scene.

5. Why is Claire worried about Catherine?

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

7. How does Catherine meet Hal?

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

9. What do Robert and Catherine decide to do for dinner?

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

(see the answer keys)

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