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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following subjects was Herman uninterested in?

3. Where did Watson go for Christmas?

4. What subject did Crick study as an undergraduate?

5. Which of the following types of work was Watson enthusiastic about beginning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bothered Crick about his wife's relationship with Elizabeth?

2. Why did Watson go ahead with the move to Cambridge before he had permission?

3. Describe Crick as seen through Watson's eyes.

4. What must be allowed when the structure of DNA is solved?

5. What was the force that continued to drive Watson?

6. What did Watson attribute much of their success to?

7. What did Watson hope to apply Pauling's method to?

8. What does Watson think Rosy may do when she comes towards him during their argument?

9. What concerned Maurice about Linus?

10. What did Crick accuse Sir Lawrence of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a comparison essay of Watson and Crick's motivations to complete work. How were they the same? How were they different? Include specific examples to explain your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about how important human interaction was throughout the scientific process. Use specific examples from the reading to support your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the final structure of DNA. Use specific terminology about the bases in your writing. End your essay with a visual diagram to help clarify your writing.

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