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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Rosy when she died?

2. Whom did Bragg invite to come see the new model?

3. Who told Pauling about the double helix structure?

4. Whom did Watson compare Crick to when talking to Delbruck?

5. How did Rosy feel about the new model?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the author's reflection about Rosy and how and why his opinion changed as he reflected back years later.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the issue of a person's politics affecting his ability to travel to complete his work (such as Pauling being unable to travel to the conference in London). Compare this even in the book to current events throughout your writing.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how a competitive streak drives scientists. Use examples from the text to show an example of this idea.

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