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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Catherine pleased that Hal kisses her?
(a) No, she promptly throws her beer at him and runs.
(b) Yes, she kisses him back at the end of the scene.
(c) Yes, she has been in love with him since they first met four years ago.
(d) No, she has no interest in him whatsoever.

2. At the beginning of the scene, what does Hal bring for Catherine to drink?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Water.
(c) Beer.
(d) Soda.

3. What does Claire ask Hal to do before he leaves?
(a) She asks him never to come back.
(b) She asks him to come visit in Chicago.
(c) She asks him to come visit in New York.
(d) She asks him to explain the proof to her.

4. What is Robert opposed to having for dinner?
(a) Burgers.
(b) Steak.
(c) Salad.
(d) Pasta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hal say some of the older mathematicians use amphetamines?

2. Who does Hal want to speak with upon his return to the house?

3. How far behind in school is Catherine, according to Robert?

4. Why is Hal huffy when Claire guesses why he has come to the house?

5. Where will Catherine live while she is in school?

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