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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Bohr make for Heisenberg regarding this first stop?
(a) He was embarrassed about being a German
(b) He knew he was being watched
(c) He was trying to act invisible
(d) Everybody has always liked him

2. What is Bohr’s opinion of Heisenberg’s resolution to his problem?
(a) He is confused by it
(b) He thinks it goes overboard
(c) He thinks it is insufficient
(d) He did not notice it

3. How old was Ernest when Heisenberg arrived?
(a) He was ten years old
(b) He wasn’t born yet
(c) He was one year old
(d) He was one week old

4. What aspect of Bohr and Heisenberg’s memories of their work does Margrethe contest?
(a) Its collaborative aspects
(b) Its mechanics
(c) Its timing
(d) Its importance

5. What does Heisenberg say about the years they worked together?
(a) That it was always winter
(b) That he longed to escape
(c) That they felt long
(d) That they were amazing

Short Answer Questions

1. What was problematic about Heisenberg’s great discovery?

2. Where was the ski resort that all three main characters visited?

3. What does Heisenberg hesitate to accept scientifically?

4. How long did Bohr estimate it would take to produce one gram of U-235?

5. What is the name of the Bohr’s son who features most prominently in the play?

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