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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Pauling feel about Watson and Crick's model?

2. What did Watson and Crick do when the bases were finished?

3. Which term did Maurice use to describe the DNA structure?

4. Which word best describes Watson's feelings at the idea of working with bases in pairs?

5. Which of the following words best describes how the authors of the chemistry book had chosen the structures of the bases?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about scientific ethics. Include answers to the following questions:Rosy has been difficult for Maurice to work with, but does he have the right to secretly copy her images? Does he have a right to show those images to Watson, and does Watson have a right to use these images to move forward his own work? Does Rosy have a right to keep her work secret, when it could be used to further science?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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