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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Heisenberg’s illustration of his theory, what or who is the nucleus?
(a) The heart
(b) Bohr
(c) The mast
(d) Margrethe

2. How does Bohr claim he reacted to Heisenberg?
(a) With ignorance
(b) With confusion
(c) Angrily
(d) Calmly

3. How old was Bohr when Heisenberg first visited Copenhagen?
(a) 32
(b) 38
(c) 22
(d) 28

4. How does Margrethe insult Heisenberg when he first arrives?
(a) She tells him to leave
(b) She tells him he looks older
(c) She disdains German science
(d) She jokes about his wife

5. How was the Gestapo monitoring Heisenberg?
(a) They weren’t
(b) With microphones
(c) With spies
(d) With aerial surveillance

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bohr think that scientists are still working on fission?

2. How did Bohr react to the discovery mentioned in question #82?

3. Where was Bohr when Heisenberg accomplished his biggest scientific achievement?

4. What did Heisenberg not understand when he had his moment of clarity?

5. What prevented Heisenberg’s last visit to the Bohrs?

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