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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what period does Heisenberg compare his work with Bohr?
(a) The Dark Ages
(b) The Industrial Revolution
(c) The Enlightenment
(d) The Renaissance

2. Where were Heisenberg’s rooms in 1924?
(a) In a modern apartment building
(b) In a palace
(c) In comfortable quarters at the Institute
(d) In servants’ quarters at the Institute

3. What does Bohr compare his partnership with Heisenberg to?
(a) Heisenberg’s marriage to Elisabeth
(b) His marriage with Margrethe
(c) Einstein’s work
(d) A business partnership

4. How does Heisenberg characterize Bohr?
(a) As a failure
(b) As a father
(c) As a drunk
(d) As a husband

5. What does Margrethe fear is the inspiration behind Heisenberg’s visit?
(a) Relativity
(b) Fission
(c) Religion
(d) Politics

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Heisenberg when he first visited Copenhagen?

2. When was the first time Heisenberg came to Copenhagen?

3. What is Heisenberg’s response to Bohr’s criticism of his thought process?

4. What non-scientific talent of Kramers’ do Heisenberg and Bohr discuss?

5. What does Heisenberg imply Weizsacker might have told Bohr?

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