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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. How far behind in school is Catherine, according to Robert?
(a) At least two months.
(b) At least a month.
(c) At least a year.
(d) At least two years.

2. Why is Hal huffy when Claire guesses why he has come to the house?
(a) He has come exclusively to see Catherine, and does not care about the notebook at all.
(b) He dislikes Catherine and does not want Claire to speak of her.
(c) He wants to see Catherine, but feels it is his professional duty to collect the notebook.
(d) He hates Claire and never wants her to speak to him again.

3. 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 Hal would rise up and steal his glory.
(c) He was afraid that he would never get a break from work.
(d) He was afraid that he would never work again.

4. Does Hal think he can help Catherine?
(a) No, he thinks only Robert can help Catherine now.
(b) Yes, he thinks she is tough and should have a say in whether she stays or goes.
(c) Yes, he thinks he will take care of her when she moves in with him.
(d) No, he thinks she is completely fragile and Clare should take care of her.

5. Who will help her pay for living expenses--books, food, gas, etc?
(a) Claire.
(b) Mitch.
(c) Robert.
(d) Hal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think she has inherited?

2. What does Robert compare his creativity to?

3. Robert says he is satisfied with Claire, but he is _______ of/with/to Catherine?

4. At the end of the scene what doesn't Robert want Catherine to do?

5. What does Catherine request for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Robert's demeanor throughout the scene.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Claire worried about Catherine?

10. When did Catherine write the proof?

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