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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What inspired the Nazi’s nickname for Heisenberg?
(a) His mistaken calculations
(b) His interest in atomic physics
(c) His interest in theoretical physics
(d) His loyalty to their cause

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

3. What is Margrethe’s theory about Heisenberg’s 1941 visit?
(a) He is confused about his research
(b) He misses his father figure
(c) He wants to brag about his research
(d) He wants to turn them in to the police

4. Why is Heisenberg not in touch with the English physicists?
(a) He has fallen out with them
(b) Their countries are at war
(c) They are ignoring him
(d) Communications methods aren’t sophisticated enough

5. Which scientist insulted Heisenberg’s knowledge?
(a) Bohr
(b) Uhlenbeck
(c) Goudsmit
(d) Pauli

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does fission produce BEFORE the final product?

3. To whom do the scientists compare Einstein?

4. What did Heisenberg not understand when he had his moment of clarity?

5. What language does Heisenberg want Bohr to speak?

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