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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Heisenberg during the trip to Copenhagen in Act 1?
(a) Almost forty
(b) In his early twenties
(c) Almost thirty
(d) Almost fifty

3. What does Bohr consider to have ended before Heisenberg even arrives?
(a) His research
(b) The war
(c) His marriage
(d) Their friendship

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Heisenberg try and fail to see the Bohrs for the first time?

2. How does Heisenberg react to Margrethe during the visit depicted in Act 1?

3. Why does Bohr think Heisenberg’s visit might be apolitical?

4. What is the Nazi’s nickname for Heisenberg?

5. Where is Heisenberg currently working?

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