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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 "Different Animals".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under whom is the German fission research consolidated?
(a) The Kaiser Wilhelm Institute.
(b) Hans Geiger.
(c) The War Office.
(d) Otto Hahn.

2. When does de Hevesy's entire family become ennobled?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1866.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1886.

3. In 1939, who is pursuing atomic research in Germany?
(a) Hans Geiger.
(b) Lou Geirigh.
(c) Edward Wigner.
(d) Otto Reichart.

4. In what state is the Hanford facility located?
(a) Arizona.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Washington.

5. In 1939, who does Leo Szilard want to prevent from learning about nuclear fission?
(a) Lise Meitner.
(b) George Hans.
(c) German physicists.
(d) Hungarian physicists.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Niels Bohr escape from Stockholm to Scotland?

2. In 1939, who is President of Carnegie Institute and is reluctant to invest in chain-reaction experiments?

3. In the early 1900's, who do the Jewish commercial elite ally with, creating a large class of ennobled Jews?

4. What company provides contracted employees to operate the Oak Ridge facility?

5. Why do the Jewish scientists leave Hungary?

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