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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Heisenberg reconcile the problem in #96?
(a) He publicly refused to change his position
(b) He added a postscript to the paper
(c) He reconciled with Bohr
(d) He issued a press release

2. What was Heisenberg’s main scientific achievement?
(a) His wave theorem
(b) A series of mathematical proofs
(c) His work on the atom with Bohr
(d) His uncertainty paper

3. What is Heisenberg’s justification for staying in Germany?
(a) He agrees with the Nazi cause
(b) The German scientists are breaking new ground
(c) He wants to rebuild German science after the war
(d) He wants to be close to Bohr

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

5. Where did Heisenberg and Bohr first meet?
(a) At a party
(b) At a lecture festival
(c) Through mutual friends
(d) In a classroom

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bohr react to the discovery mentioned in question #82?

2. What does Heisenberg claim about his attitude towards the bomb?

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

4. What is the second thing that Heisenberg thinks he will remain famous for?

5. How does Margrethe insult Heisenberg when he first arrives?

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