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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bohr think that scientists are still working on fission?
(a) There is magic in it
(b) He does not think that they are working on it
(c) His early work was erroneous
(d) There is a lot left to be discovered

2. What does Heisenberg respond to Bohr’s claim in question #155?
(a) He accepted it in 1927
(b) He demonstrated its insufficiency
(c) He will never accept it
(d) He privately accepted it

3. What explanation does Bohr give for the number of Heisenberg’s coveted object in Germany?
(a) German publications are printing less work
(b) The Jewish scientists have fled the country
(c) German funding has been cut
(d) The birthrate goes down during wartime

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

5. Given Bohr’s conception of their work, what does Margrethe thus claim that Heisenberg can’t see?
(a) Bohr
(b) Copenhagen
(c) Himself
(d) Her

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Heisenberg try and fail to see the Bohrs for the second time?

2. What is Heisenberg currently teaching?

3. What does Margrethe fear is the inspiration behind Heisenberg’s visit?

4. How old is Heisenberg during the trip to Copenhagen in Act 1?

5. What was the insult that a scientist gave of Heisenberg’s knowledge?

(see the answer key)

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