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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Crick lack when it came to the type of research needed for a PhD thesis?
(a) Patience
(b) Perseverance
(c) Knowledge
(d) Drive

2. Where did the fellowship board want him to speak?
(a) London
(b) United States
(c) Stockholm
(d) Copenhagen

3. What had Maurice been doing in secret in regards to Rosy?
(a) Documenting her mistakes and reporting them to supervisors
(b) Copying her photographs
(c) Copying her notes
(d) Documenting her insubordination

4. Which of the following best describes Maurice and Rosy's working relationship?
(a) Collegial
(b) Supportive
(c) Symbiotic
(d) Difficult

5. What subject did Crick study as an undergraduate?
(a) Chemistry
(b) Biochemistry
(c) Physics
(d) Biology

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Watson's fellowship?

2. What event diffused the tension and heat between Rosy and Watson?

3. Which of the following events interrupted Crick's interest in DNA?

4. Which of the following is the best definition of the term abated?

5. Where did Watson go for Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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