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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hal unhappy with his own work?
(a) He thinks his ideas are trivial, and his most creative days are behind him.
(b) He has stolen all his ideas from a colleague, and feels guilty.
(c) His work is brilliant, but no one will recognize it.
(d) He only wants to play drums in his band; the math stuff is just a day job.

2. How many notebooks did Robert leave behind?
(a) 200.
(b) 103.
(c) 301.
(d) 99.

3. What is Hal's full name?
(a) Harold Dobbs.
(b) Halfred Dobbs.
(c) Harold Jones.
(d) Halfred Jones.

4. According to the letter Catherine has memorized, is Gauss pleased to discover the letters he has received are from a woman?
(a) No, he thinks a woman's place is in the household.
(b) No, he thinks his ideas are the only valid ones.
(c) Yes, he hopes he can take her out on a date sometime.
(d) Yes, he regards her as courageous and genius.

5. In her conversation with Robert, why is Catherine worried?
(a) She thinks she heard an intruder.
(b) She thinks her mortgage payment may be overdue.
(c) She has lost her drivers' license.
(d) She thinks she may inherit the same illness as her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become Claire's fiance's new hobby?

2. What does Claire think Hal is to Catherine?

3. What mathematical principle is associated with Sophie Germain?

4. Who interrupts Catherine and Robert's conversation?

5. How did Robert die?

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