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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 main barrier between Heisenberg and Bohr at the beginning of the former’s visit?
(a) Their nationalities
(b) A romantic relationship
(c) Margrethe
(d) Jealousy

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

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

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

5. Why are the consequences for Germany of Bohr’s explanation for the number of Heisenerg’s coveted object in Germany?
(a) A famine is taking place
(b) German knowledge is less widespread
(c) The science is left to inferior scientists
(d) They have a smaller population

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Margrethe refer to Weizsacker?

2. Who is Elisabeth?

3. What is Bohr’s religious heritage?

4. When did Heisenberg’s most important visit to Copenhagen take place?

5. How old is Heisenberg during the trip to Copenhagen in Act 1?

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