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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Reaction Begins" – "Epilogue".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Richard Feynman studying when he joined the Los Alamos project?
(a) The University of Chicago.
(b) Princeton University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) The University of California, Berkeley.

2. What does the "OSS" stand for?
(a) Office of Systems Services.
(b) Office of Strategic Services.
(c) Office of Soviet Services.
(d) Office of Social Services.

3. What ship carried the uranium for its trip to Tinian?
(a) The USS Manhattan.
(b) The USS Pittsburgh.
(c) The USS Indianapolis.
(d) The USS Cleveland.

4. Who recruited David Greenglass to spy for the Soviets?
(a) George Eltenton.
(b) Ted Hall.
(c) Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
(d) Richard Brennan.

5. On what date did General Leslie Groves take command of the Manhattan Project?
(a) September 18, 1942.
(b) May 22, 1942.
(c) June 19, 1942.
(d) October 21, 1939.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who convinced Richard Feynman to join in the Los Alamos project?

2. Who was Robert Oppenheimer's date whom the author describes him abandoning in "Skinny Superhero"?

3. About how many uranium atoms have a total of 235 protons and neutrons?

4. What was the name of the area at Los Alamos where Robert Oppenheimer lived?

5. Who represented Klaus Fuchs in his espionage trial?

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