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

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

3. According to Heisenberg, how do people usually react to Bohr?
(a) With mistrust
(b) With annoyance
(c) With mild admiration
(d) With love

4. When did Heisenberg try and fail to see the Bohrs for the second time?
(a) 1938
(b) 1940
(c) 1937
(d) 1939

5. Who is protecting the Bohrs, according to Heisenberg?
(a) The English
(b) The German Embassy
(c) The Danes
(d) The Americans

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did the 1914 meeting actually take place?

2. What inspired the Nazi’s nickname for Heisenberg?

3. How does Margrethe claim that Bohr reacted to Heisenberg?

4. What activity does Margrethe suggest for the two men?

5. How does Bohr claim he reacted to Heisenberg?

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