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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term did Maurice use to describe the DNA structure?

2. How does Watson end his book?

3. What does TMV contain?

4. Who did Pauling give copies of his manuscript which contained his new model of DNA?

5. Which of the following is the best definition of the term untenable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the issue of a person's politics affecting his ability to travel to complete his work (such as Pauling being unable to travel to the conference in London). Compare this even in the book to current events throughout your writing.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how the title of the novel provides insight to the savvy reader throughout the chapters. Explain in detail your rationale.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the author's depiction of women throughout the novel. Provide specific examples of depictions aligning with physical descriptions and whether or not you believe they are fair and accurate.

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