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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, 1936-1941: University of Missouri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Stadler and McClintock share a keen interest in concerning maize?
(a) The length of its generations.
(b) Its genetic composition.
(c) The length of its chromosomes.
(d) Its ease of study.

2. How many papers did McClintock publish between the years of 1929 and 1931?
(a) Nine.
(b) Five.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

3. What were the names of the flies that were used in studying genetics?
(a) Musca.
(b) Drosophilia.
(c) Diptera.
(d) Anopheles.

4. What does Evelyn Keller state is the best word to describe Barbara McClintock's stance on life?
(a) Autonomy.
(b) Alone.
(c) Completed.
(d) Seclusion.

5. When McClintock speaks about having no chance of being promoted she states that she was excluded from what?
(a) Weekend get-togethers.
(b) Class time with other professors.
(c) Faculty meetings.
(d) Decisions about the department.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1944, a paper was published demonstrating that what provided the material basis for inheritance?

2. Ribosomes are the what of protein synthesis?

3. One day, why did Barbara climb the side of a building and let herself in a window?

4. How old was Barbara when her name was changed to Barbara?

5. What instrument did Barbara play in a jazz improvisation group?

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