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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of the term abated?

2. What did Wilkin's x-rays show?

3. Whose ideas did Rosy's research ignore?

4. How does DNA carry information?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Rosy critical of the model Watson and Crick developed?

2. In what way did Watson technically break the terms of his fellowship?

3. What was the force that continued to drive Watson?

4. What was Watson's breakthrough an implication for?

5. Describe Francis Crick's home.

6. What does Watson think Rosy may do when she comes towards him during their argument?

7. What was the topic of Rosy and Maurice's papers?

8. What did Watson hope to apply Pauling's method to?

9. Who typed Watson and Crick's paper?

10. Why were the crystallized images important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the term self-deprecating could be used to describe Watson's own humor throughout the novel. Be sure to include examples from the book to support your writing.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the author's depiction of women throughout the novel. Provide specific examples of depictions aligning with physical descriptions and whether or not you believe they are fair and accurate.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining why Watson was referred to as a "mad Englishman." Use specific examples from the reading to support your writing.

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