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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has developed a structure of DNA in chapter twenty-one?

2. What did Todd say about the sugar-phosphate backbone chemistry in the model?

3. How old was Rosy when she died?

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

5. What had Watson construction which was checked against Rosy's measurements?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay examining the character of Rosy in an in-depth manner. Relate her description, actions and ideas to the concept of women in a male dominated field during the 1950s. Make an evaluation of these ideas and concepts and present them with support from the text.

Essay Topic 2

At one point in the novel, Rosy seems very agitated and almost at the point of violence. Write an essay about this event including: Where does this fit of temper come from? Is it truly as the author describes it or is it somehow misinterpreted by him?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay evaluating the statement that Watson is only enthusiastic about learning when something is practical and relevant immediately, otherwise, he places no value in learning. Use information from the text to support your evaluation.

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