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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Bohr do in the game of cards that Heisenberg recalls?
(a) He won with a fake straight
(b) He folded
(c) He won with a straight
(d) He intentionally bluffed

3. How often has Bohr gone sailing since Heisenberg last saw him?
(a) Not at all
(b) Rarely
(c) Every summer
(d) Occasionally

4. Why is Margrethe afraid of Heisenberg’s visit?
(a) She is afraid he will turn them in to the Nazi party
(b) She thinks they will look like collaborators
(c) She does not know what he will say to Bohr
(d) She is afraid he will reveal a secret

5. What does Heisenberg imply Weizsacker might have told Bohr?
(a) He must hide his work from Margrethe
(b) Heisenberg wants to make amends
(c) He needs to flee Denmark
(d) He would find protection at the German embassy

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Heisenberg currently working?

2. How many of the object of Heisenberg’s envy exist in the United States?

3. Why is Heisenberg not in touch with the English physicists?

4. What does Heisenberg hesitate to accept scientifically?

5. How does Margrethe claim that Bohr reacted to Heisenberg?

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