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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was Senator McCarthy investigating?

2. The epilogue can best be described as which of the following?

3. What did Watson diverge from his study of DNA to study?

4. Who confirmed Watson's finding that TMV was indeed a helix?

5. How much faster was Watson able to take pictures with the new X-ray tube?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay describing the final structure of DNA. Use specific terminology about the bases in your writing. End your essay with a visual diagram to help clarify your writing.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the theme of integrating the work of science with outside diversions, merging a scientist's work with his life portrayed throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples.

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