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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 people was the solution to Watson being able to study crystallography?
(a) Kalckar
(b) Perutz
(c) Herman
(d) Pauling

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

3. What fantasy did Watson have for how he would become involved in his work?
(a) Watson would develop a new biochemistry technique
(b) Watson would show Wilkins his crystallized images
(c) Watson would transfer his postgraduate fellowship to Wilkins
(d) Wilkins would become his sister's suitor

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

5. 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 person who is related by marriage or blood
(b) Narration
(c) An existing connection
(d) A multiple valued function

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following subjects did Watson avoid during his graduate work?

2. Which of the following is Watson's interest?

3. Which of the following subjects was Herman uninterested in?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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