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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. How does Heisenberg suggest they disprove the insult of his knowledge?
(a) Confirming with Bohr
(b) Confirming with Otto Hahn
(c) Confirming with Pauli
(d) Confirming with Goudmit

4. What is the second thing that Heisenberg thinks he will remain famous for?
(a) His visit to Copenhagen
(b) His work with the Embassy
(c) His death
(d) His marriage

5. What is Bohr’s opinion of Heisenberg’s resolution to his problem?
(a) He did not notice it
(b) He is confused by it
(c) He thinks it goes overboard
(d) He thinks it is insufficient

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the men do at the end of the play?

3. According to Margrethe, what happened every time Heisenberg tried to explain why he visited?

4. Where was the ski resort that all three main characters visited?

5. What does Heisenberg claim is different about his resistant act during the war?

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