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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What specifically was wrong with Watson and Crick's model so that it disagreed with Rosy's research?
(a) Not enough chains
(b) Water level number was different
(c) Had three helices
(d) Too many chains

2. What was Maurice going to return to Watson?
(a) Wire
(b) Paper on DNA
(c) Molds
(d) Models

3. Which of the following is the best definition of the term helix?
(a) Movement
(b) Twirl
(c) Straight
(d) Spin

4. What fantasy did Watson have for how he would become involved in his work?
(a) Watson would develop a new biochemistry technique
(b) Watson would transfer his postgraduate fellowship to Wilkins
(c) Watson would show Wilkins his crystallized images
(d) Wilkins would become his sister's suitor

5. Which of the following did Odile NOT prefer?
(a) Vogue
(b) Decorating
(c) The Times
(d) Cooking

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for pall as used in the following sentence: Rosy's attitude left a pall on the evening.

2. Who else did Watson invite to his friend's parents for Christmas?

3. Which of the following best describes how Watson responded to Pauling's journal articles?

4. Which of the following had happened which affected Watson's ability to relocate during his fellowship?

5. Which of the following is Watson's interest?

(see the answer key)

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