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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered Watson a job at Cal-Tech?

2. How did Maurice answer when asked if he minded Watson and Crick working on the structure of DNA?

3. What shape was Watson trying to prove TMV was?

4. Where was Watson going to get the necessary pieces to construct his model?

5. Why didn't Watson want to continue working after lunch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the title of the novel provides insight to the savvy reader throughout the chapters. Explain in detail your rationale.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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