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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Heisenberg propose that Bohr protect himself?

2. Where did Heisenberg and Bohr first meet?

3. What animal did Schrödinger use in his example?

4. When did Heisenberg’s most important visit to Copenhagen take place?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What role did Bohr play in the atomic project?

2. What does Heisenberg claim are the differences in torment between Oppenheimer and himself?

3. What does Heisenberg claim are the political implications of what he was saying to Bohr?

4. What joke does Bohr make about skiing?

5. When was fission invented?

6. What conflict does the rift between Bohr and Heisenberg is Margrethe reminded of?

7. What was Jensen’s claim about Heisenberg’s visit?

8. What relationship does Heisenberg draw between skiing and thinking?

9. What is the tone of Bohr’s joke about skiing?

10. What wartime experience has Heisenberg had that Bohr has not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Heisenberg both harms and hurts the Bohrs in numerous ways. What does he do to help them, and which of his actions place them at risk? What are the repercussions of both kinds of actions? On the other hand, how do the Bohrs influence Heisenberg’s life?

Essay Topic 2

Bohr and Heisenberg fight throughout the play, but also resolve their differences at various points. What are the issues that lead them into a stalemate? What helps them make up after fighting? Do they ever really resolve any of their issues?

Essay Topic 3

Margrethe is present for the entire play, yet is not herself a scientist. What is the role of Margrethe in the play? Why is she important to our understanding of the situation?

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