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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the uncertainty principle pertain to?
(a) The proton
(b) The electron
(c) The quark
(d) The atom

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

3. Who is with Heisenberg when he has his moment of clarity?
(a) A team of researchers
(b) Nobody
(c) Bohr
(d) Margrethe

4. When did Bohr make his first big discovery?
(a) 1913
(b) 1927
(c) 1924
(d) 1921

5. What does Margrethe fear is the inspiration behind Heisenberg’s visit?
(a) Fission
(b) Religion
(c) Relativity
(d) Politics

Short Answer Questions

1. What segment of the population, important to Heisenberg and Bohr, has fled Germany because of the Nazis?

2. What is notable about Heisenberg’s accepting the chair at Leipzig?

3. What is Heisenberg’s justification for staying in Germany?

4. Where did Bohr work out complementarity?

5. Why are the consequences for Germany of Bohr’s explanation for the number of Heisenerg’s coveted object in Germany?

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