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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes this type of novel?
(a) Unauthorized biography
(b) Autobiography
(c) Biography
(d) Unauthorized autobiography

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

3. What had Watson neglected to do at Rosy's lecture?
(a) Take notes
(b) Gather her samples for them to review themselves
(c) Ask more questions of her
(d) Thank her for her time

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Fellowship Board indicate Watson could transfer?

2. Which of the following is the best term for chains of nucleotides?

3. Which of the following did Watson begin working on after being told to stop his work on DNA?

4. What arrangement was did Watson work out with Markham?

5. What did Watson study after told to stop working on the model of DNA?

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