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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 "The Evils of This Time".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1940's, the Japanese scientists researching nuclear power for propulsion switch their research to what field?
(a) Atomic bomb.
(b) Radiation.
(c) Sonar.
(d) Radar.

2. What is the subject of the patent Leo Szilard gives to Lewis Strass as a memorial to Strauss' parents?
(a) Production of radioactive cobalt.
(b) Refrigeration.
(c) Solar energy.
(d) Nucelar chain reaction.

3. What Russian-Jewish biochemist is later elected first president of Israel?
(a) George de Hevesy.
(b) Theodor von Penski.
(c) Chaim Weizmann.
(d) Eugene Wigner.

4. What is Einstein's second wife's name?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Elsa.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Greta.

5. When does President Roosevelt die?
(a) April 1, 1945.
(b) April 10, 1945.
(c) April 12, 1945.
(d) March 30, 1945.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Russia begin work on its atomic bomb project?

2. Who is Queen Victoria of England's oldest grandson?

3. Who is Alexander Sachs?

4. In 1939, who does Leo Szilard want to prevent from learning about nuclear fission?

5. When does Bohr win the Nobel Prize in physics?

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