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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month did the 1914 meeting actually take place?
(a) November
(b) December
(c) October
(d) September

2. Other than Leipzig, where else might Heisenberg have gone?
(a) Oxford or Cambridge
(b) The University of Copenhagen
(c) The Sorbonne or ENS in Paris
(d) Columbia University or the University of Chicago

3. Why does Bohr think Heisenberg’s visit might be apolitical?
(a) Scientists don’t care about politics
(b) They have different political views
(c) Their work is only in theoretical physics
(d) Bohr is a Dane and Heisenberg is a German

4. What is the first thing that Heisenberg thinks he will remain famous for?
(a) His friendship with Bohr
(b) His skiing
(c) His time at Tisvilde
(d) His Uncertainty Principle

5. What is fired in fission?
(a) An electron
(b) A neutron
(c) An atom
(d) A proton

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Bohr think that scientists are still working on fission?

3. What was unique about the game of cards that Heisenberg recalls?

4. What area is Bohr the acknowledged expert in?

5. What is Heisenberg currently teaching?

(see the answer key)

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