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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Heisenberg’s illustration of his theory, what or who is the nucleus?
(a) The heart
(b) Margrethe
(c) The mast
(d) Bohr

2. From whose work does Heisenberg and Bohr’s own work stem?
(a) Einstein’s
(b) Nobody; it is entirely new
(c) Schrödinger’s
(d) Kramers’

3. What example does Heisenberg use to illustrate his theory?
(a) Skiing
(b) Copenhagen
(c) Bohr
(d) Sailing

4. How does Heisenberg characterize Bohr?
(a) As a husband
(b) As a father
(c) As a drunk
(d) As a failure

5. What language does Bohr claim he is speaking?
(a) English
(b) The language of classical mechanics
(c) Danish
(d) German

Short Answer Questions

1. What fallacious claim did Bohr initially make about fission?

2. How was the Gestapo monitoring Heisenberg?

3. What is Margrethe’s theory about Heisenberg’s 1941 visit?

4. What does Margrethe say about Heisenberg and uncertainty?

5. What is Heisenberg currently teaching?

(see the answer key)

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