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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose notebook is the proof written?
(a) In Robert's notebook.
(b) In Catherine's notebook.
(c) In Hal's notebook.
(d) In Claire's notebook.

2. What does Robert begin to write at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He begins to write the proof that Hal discovers.
(b) He begins to write the journal entry that Hal tries to give to Catherine.
(c) He begins to write his last will and testament.
(d) He begins to write his edits for Hal's thesis.

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

4. Who does Hal want to speak with upon his return to the house?
(a) Claire.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Mitch.
(d) Robert.

5. Does Hal believe Catherine could have written the proof?
(a) Yes, Hal believes instantly that Catherine wrote the proof.
(b) No, the proof required very advanced mathematics, and Catherine only attended college for a few months.
(c) No, Hal knows that Claire wrote the proof, and plans to help her publish it.
(d) No, Hal did the proof himself, and planned to give Robert the credit.

6. What else did Hal find in the drawer?
(a) Important legal documents.
(b) Nothing, just the notebook.
(c) Ten more notebooks full of ideas.
(d) Catherine's diary.

7. Why does Robert yell at Catherine?
(a) He wants her to read the proof aloud, and she does not want to.
(b) He does not understand her mathematics, and gets upset.
(c) She insulted and upset him.
(d) He wants her to go on a walk with him, but she will not.

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

9. Why does Claire trust Hal with the object?
(a) She thinks he is an idiot, but not dishonest.
(b) She has no idea.
(c) She is in love with him and would believe anything he says.
(d) She cannot trust Robert with the object and Hal is the next best choice.

10. Who does Hal think has written the proof?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Himself.
(c) Claire.
(d) Robert.

11. How much of Robert's ability does Claire think Catherine has inherited?
(a) One half.
(b) Less than Claire, but Claire is not sure how much less.
(c) One quarter.
(d) More than Claire, but Claire is not sure how much more.

12. What object does Claire give to Hal before he leaves?
(a) A coffee cup.
(b) The notebook.
(c) A sheet of paper.
(d) A plane ticket.

13. What does Robert ask Catherine to do?
(a) He asks her to move back home.
(b) He asks her to leave him alone.
(c) He asks her to stay out of his research.
(d) He asks her to work with him.

14. Why does Catherine claim she wrote the proof in one of Robert's notebook?
(a) She wanted to confuse Hal, with whom she is angry.
(b) She only writes in certain types of notebooks, which Robert happened to have.
(c) She thought she would publish the proof under his name.
(d) She bought the notebooks for him in bulk, and there were extras.

15. When does Act 2, Scene 3 take place?
(a) The day of Act 1, Scene 1.
(b) The day after Act 2, Scene 2.
(c) The day before Act 2, Scene 2.
(d) The day of Act 2, Scene 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Catherine reveal she is going to school?

2. Why does Claire give the object to Hal?

3. Does Hal go with them to dinner?

4. What is she paying for tuition?

5. What does Robert say is finally working again?

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