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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 "Different Animals".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under whom is the German fission research consolidated?
(a) Hans Geiger.
(b) The Kaiser Wilhelm Institute.
(c) The War Office.
(d) Otto Hahn.

2. In 1939, who does Leo Szilard want to prevent from learning about nuclear fission?
(a) Lise Meitner.
(b) German physicists.
(c) George Hans.
(d) Hungarian physicists.

3. In 1939, who is pursuing atomic research in Germany?
(a) Edward Wigner.
(b) Otto Reichart.
(c) Lou Geirigh.
(d) Hans Geiger.

4. How many of the 20th century's most exceptional scientists, who go on to become involved in the atomic bomb, are produced by the Hungarian Jewish middle class?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

5. When does Isador Isaac Rabi become a Nobel laureate in physics?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1939.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Von Karman do at age six that show he is a prodigy?

2. In 1910, Jews make up what percent of the Hungarian population?

3. When does World War II begin?

4. Who is the Chief of Security for Groves?

5. In 1939, who is President of Carnegie Institute and is reluctant to invest in chain-reaction experiments?

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