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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert get Catherine for her birthday?
(a) A puppy.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Wine.

2. What does Hal have to give to Robert?
(a) A manila envelope containing a rough draft of his thesis.
(b) A book he borrowed back before Robert's illness.
(c) A get well soon card.
(d) An invitation to a party where his band is playing.

3. What is Catherine's explanation as to why she wrote the proof?
(a) She does not claim to have written the proof.
(b) She was so excited about math and life that the ideas could not be stopped.
(c) She was depressed because she had to quit school and move home, and decided she could learn the math herself.
(d) She was jealous of Robert and vowed that she could come up with something better.

4. What does Catherine request for dinner?
(a) Chicken, fine wine, and celery.
(b) Salad, margaritas, and cake.
(c) Steak, cheap beer, and potatoes.
(d) Soup, bread, and irish coffee.

5. What does Hal accidentally remind Robert when he says they will meet in a week, on the eleventh?
(a) Today is Robert's anniversary.
(b) Today is Catherine's birthday.
(c) Today is Claire's birthday.
(d) Today is Hal's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Robert keep requesting that Catherine check out library books for him?

2. When does the first scene on Act 2 take place?

3. Why is Hal at the house in Scene 1?

4. Who says they wrote the proof?

5. Why was Catherine's drawer locked?

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