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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Transposition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1942, why had the atmosphere at Cold Spring Harbor become even quieter than normal?
(a) Because they didn't have any openings for new scientists.
(b) Because of the war.
(c) Because they closed their doors for a couple years.
(d) Because no one wanted to work with Barbara.

2. What was the name of the cytology professor that gave Barbara private courses on Saturdays?
(a) Marcus Rhoades.
(b) Thomas Belling.
(c) Rollins Emerson.
(d) Lester Sharp.

3. After what length of time did Demerec propose to make Barbara's position permanent at Cold Springs Harbor?
(a) Two months.
(b) A year.
(c) A week.
(d) Ten days.

4. What date was Barbara McClintock born?
(a) June 30, 1903.
(b) June 16, 1902.
(c) June 1, 1901.
(d) June 21, 1908.

5. In what year did Barbara McClintock receive her Ph.D.?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1927.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1923.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Neurospora?

2. In what month did a letter arrive from Barbara's old friend, George Beadle, suggesting she come to Stanford for a visit?

3. Where are chromosomes found?

4. What discovery was a great boost to cytological analysis in 1933?

5. What did Barbara McClintock receive her PhD in?

(see the answer key)

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