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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for the frequency of Bohr’s skiing and sailing trips?
(a) He needs the relaxation
(b) He is looking for distraction
(c) The areas are occupied by the Germans
(d) He has been busy with his science

2. What does fission release?
(a) Motion
(b) Light
(c) Energy
(d) Heat

3. 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) Scientists don’t care about politics
(d) Bohr is a Dane and Heisenberg is a German

4. What does Heisenberg imply Weizsacker might have told Bohr?
(a) He would find protection at the German embassy
(b) He needs to flee Denmark
(c) He must hide his work from Margrethe
(d) Heisenberg wants to make amends

5. What kind of impression does Heisenberg make on his first stop with Bohr?
(a) A positive one
(b) A neutral one
(c) A negative one
(d) He already knows everybody

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bohr’s religious heritage?

2. When was the last time Heisenberg had seen the Bohrs?

3. How long does Heisenberg and Bohr’s present walk in Act I last?

4. What does fission produce BEFORE the final product?

5. How old are the characters during the play?

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