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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following terms best describes the human dilemma of deciding to work against your colleague or behind their back?
(a) Ethics
(b) Plagerism
(c) Realism
(d) Stealing

3. Which of the following subjects did Watson avoid during his graduate work?
(a) Chemisty
(b) Biology
(c) Genetics
(d) Biochemistry

4. What was Watson's main scientific interest?
(a) Human relations
(b) RNA
(c) The scientific process
(d) DNA

5. What happens when Watson is uninterested and unexcited?
(a) He stops working
(b) He drinks
(c) He concentrates on the wrong things
(d) He looks for a woman to keep him company

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the preface in this text?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Pauling as seen through Watson's eyes?

3. Which of the following best describes this type of novel?

4. Which of the following was NOT a reason that Watson was disheartened with Naples?

5. In what language were many of the lectures given that Watson attended?

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