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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bohr think that scientists are still working on fission?
(a) There is a lot left to be discovered
(b) He does not think that they are working on it
(c) His early work was erroneous
(d) There is magic in it

2. To what period does Heisenberg compare his work with Bohr?
(a) The Enlightenment
(b) The Renaissance
(c) The Dark Ages
(d) The Industrial Revolution

3. What non-scientific talent of Kramers’ do Heisenberg and Bohr discuss?
(a) He skied well
(b) He played the piano
(c) He played the cello
(d) He was a good swimmer

4. Who is Elisabeth?
(a) Heisenberg’s assistant
(b) Bohr’s daughter
(c) Heisenberg’s wife
(d) Heisenberg’s daughter

5. What was unique about the game of cards that Heisenberg recalls?
(a) They both won a lot of money
(b) Bohr won
(c) They both lost a lot of money
(d) Heisenberg won

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Heisenberg envious of Bohr?

2. What does Heisenberg say about the years they worked together?

3. In what direction is Tisvilde?

4. How does Heisenberg characterize Bohr?

5. What did Heisenberg achieve in 1924?

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