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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 why Pauling never arrived in London?

2. Who did Watson go to tell about Rosy's B photograph?

3. How did Watson spend the time while he waited for the machine shop to construct the necessary parts?

4. What does TMV contain?

5. What did Watson and Crick hope in regards to this new structure of DNA?

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

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 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.

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