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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why couldn't Watson concentrate on this thesis?
(a) Distracted by Watson's social life
(b) Excitement about the base pairs
(c) Distracted by Rosy's animosty
(d) Excitement at attending a new lecture

2. Where were Maurice and Rosy from?
(a) Stockholm College
(b) King's College
(c) Cambridge Lab
(d) Copenhagen University

3. Why do you think Watson told the fellowship committee that his only real interest was crystallography?
(a) To convince them to let him work with Markham
(b) So they would approve his transfer
(c) To show his interest in biochemistry
(d) So they would understand his needs and desires

4. Who checked Watson and Crick's chemistry on the model?
(a) Bragg
(b) Pauling
(c) Maurice
(d) Todd

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Watson continually thinking about as he went to films in regards to progress on DNA model?

2. How did Maurice answer when asked if he minded Watson and Crick working on the structure of DNA?

3. When would Watson and Crick be able to understand the configuration of inorganic ions?

4. Which of the following had happened which affected Watson's ability to relocate during his fellowship?

5. Which of the following was the problem with Pauling's model?

(see the answer key)

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