View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Heisenberg in relationship to the Bohrs’ eldest son?
(a) The same age
(b) Older
(c) It is unclear
(d) Younger

2. Why does Bohr refuse Heisenberg’s invitation?
(a) He is partially Jewish
(b) He is furious with Heisenberg
(c) He has recently been there
(d) He has used all of his vacation time

3. What uranium isotope is least common?
(a) U-2.
(b) U-17
(c) U-235
(d) U-238

4. Why is Heisenberg not in touch with the English physicists?
(a) Communications methods aren’t sophisticated enough
(b) They are ignoring him
(c) He has fallen out with them
(d) Their countries are at war

5. What is the name of the Bohr’s son who features most prominently in the play?
(a) Wilhelm
(b) Sven
(c) Christian
(d) Niels

Short Answer Questions

1. What does fission release?

2. Why is Heisenberg envious of Bohr?

3. How does Heisenberg propose that Bohr protect himself?

4. What did the Bohrs invite Heisenberg to do during this visit?

5. How does Bohr claim he reacted to Heisenberg?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 208 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample