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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. What is the time period in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Four years earlier than the events in Act 1.
(b) Four years after the events in Act 1.
(c) The same time period as the events in Act 1.
(d) Four minutes after the events in Act 1.

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

3. Does Hal think he took advantage of Catherine by sleeping with her?
(a) Yes, he is wracked with guilt and wants to turn himself in.
(b) Yes, but he feels guiltless because Catherine led him on.
(c) No, he feels guiltless because Catherine is a shamless hussy.
(d) No, he insists they both wanted it.

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

5. 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 New York.
(c) She asks him to come visit in Chicago.
(d) She asks him to explain the proof to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hal go to the mathematician conference?

2. When does Act 2, Scene 3 take place?

3. Whose idea was it to have the band play at the house after the funeral?

4. Why is Hal unhappy with his own work?

5. What object does Claire give to Hal before he leaves?

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