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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 subjects was Herman uninterested in?
(a) Genetics
(b) Chemistry
(c) Biochemistry
(d) Biology

2. How many people does the preface indicate were involved in the discovery of the structure of DNA?
(a) 7
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 5

3. Which of the following words best describes Maurice as a scientist?
(a) Awkward
(b) Cautious
(c) Uncaring
(d) Belligerent

4. What is the purpose of the preface in this text?
(a) To introduce the characters
(b) To outline the main events of the book
(c) To set the purpose and scope
(d) To define what type of book it is

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes the human dilemma of deciding to work against your colleague or behind their back?

2. Who first excited Watson about using x-rays to study DNA?

3. In what year did the author meet Crick?

4. Which of the following people wrote the forward?

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

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