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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what language were many of the lectures given that Watson attended?
(a) English
(b) French
(c) Italian
(d) Latin

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Pauling as seen through Watson's eyes?
(a) Poor writer
(b) Brillant
(c) Dynamic speaker
(d) Admired

3. Which of the following is the best definition for relations as used in the following sentence: His biggest problem, though, was relations with Rosy, and he had to consider firing her.
(a) A multiple valued function
(b) An existing connection
(c) A person who is related by marriage or blood
(d) Narration

4. Which of the following terms best describes how Watson felt about chemistry BEFORE meeting Wilkins?
(a) Lukewarm
(b) Unmoved
(c) Excited
(d) Depressed

5. Which of the following best describes how Watson responded to Pauling's journal articles?
(a) Watson was jealous of Pauling
(b) Watson despised Pauling's articles
(c) They were over Watson's head
(d) Watson disagreed with Pauling's articles

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people does the preface indicate were involved in the discovery of the structure of DNA?

2. Which of the following characters was already working on the problem of DNA in London with Crick?

3. What was Watson's main scientific interest?

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for assuaged as it is used in the following sentence? Watson's conscious was somewhat assuaged, when Herman revealed that he was going through a divorce.

5. At what university were both Crick and the author working in the opening chapter?

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