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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom did Watson compare Crick to when talking to Delbruck?

3. How did Rosy feel about the new model?

4. Why couldn't Watson concentrate on this thesis?

5. Why was Watson trying to make crystallographic X-rays of TMV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the scientific process can be seen throughout this novel. Use specific examples and key words from the scientific process such as hypothesis, test, control, etc.

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 describing in what way it is a truth that "a scientist's life might be interesting socially as well as intellectually." Use information from the text to support your writing.

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