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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 Heisenberg’s visit might be apolitical?
(a) Their work is only in theoretical physics
(b) They have different political views
(c) Bohr is a Dane and Heisenberg is a German
(d) Scientists don’t care about politics

2. What do the men do at the end of the play?
(a) They apologize to Margrethe
(b) They calculate the bomb’s necessities together
(c) They have nothing left to say
(d) They do one more draft

3. What happened after the SS brought Heisenberg in for questioning?
(a) They used him as a spy
(b) They let him go
(c) They put him in a concentration camp
(d) They beat him

4. Where do Heisenberg and Bohr go first on their latest visit?
(a) For a walk in the park
(b) Bohr’s office
(c) Heisenberg’s office
(d) Bohr’s home

5. What event took place the year Heisenberg first came to Copenhagen?
(a) Heisenberg was married
(b) The Bohrs had a daughter
(c) The Bohrs were married
(d) Margrethe gave birth to a son

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is protecting the Bohrs, according to Heisenberg?

2. What does Heisenberg respond to Bohr’s claim in question #155?

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

4. What is Bohr’s criticism of Heisenberg’s thought process?

5. In retrospect, what do Heisenberg and Bohr doubt about their first meeting?

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