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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bragg finally allow Watson to do?

2. What did Watson continue to believe the problem was?

3. What was the fundamental flaw in Linus Pauling's model of DNA?

4. When Watson constructed models of the bases what was the same about a pair?

5. Where was Pauling held up when he was on his way to speak at the conference?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about how Watson portrays himself throughout the novel as slightly behind the other scientists. Use specific examples from the novel to support your writing.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the idea that a scientist's life is not truly separable from the scientist's work. Use examples from the text to support 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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