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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Bohr when Heisenberg accomplished his biggest scientific achievement?
(a) In Sweden
(b) In Norway
(c) With Heisenberg
(d) At the Institute

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

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

5. Who is the elder of the scientists?
(a) Heisenberg
(b) It is unclear
(c) Bohr
(d) They are the same age

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Bohr’s son who features most prominently in the play?

2. In Act 2, how does Margrethe attempt to cut the tension between the two men?

3. Where did Bohr have his most important insight, according to Heisenberg?

4. Who is protecting the Bohrs, according to Heisenberg?

5. How does Heisenberg characterize their current situation?

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