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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the elder of the scientists?
(a) Bohr
(b) Heisenberg
(c) It is unclear
(d) They are the same age

2. How does Margrethe claim that Bohr reacted to Heisenberg?
(a) Angrily
(b) With confusion
(c) With ignorance
(d) Calmly

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

4. How does Heisenberg characterize their current situation?
(a) Challenging
(b) Impossibly difficult
(c) Mildly uncomfortable
(d) Irrational

5. What does Margrethe fear is the inspiration behind Heisenberg’s visit?
(a) Religion
(b) Fission
(c) Politics
(d) Relativity

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are the characters during the play?

2. How old is Heisenberg in relationship to the Bohrs’ eldest son?

3. What happened after the SS brought Heisenberg in for questioning?

4. According to Heisenberg, how do people usually react to Bohr?

5. What does fission release?

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