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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. When does de Hevesy's entire family become ennobled?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1886.
(c) 1866.
(d) 1902.

2. In 1910, Jews make up what percent of the Hungarian population?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

3. Who reorganizes the Hungarian school system along German lines?
(a) Eugene Wigner.
(b) Von Neumann.
(c) Michael Polanyi.
(d) Mor Karman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the first meeting of the U.S. Advisory Committee on Uranium meet?

2. What does Leo Szilard want to use as the moderator in the nuclear chain reaction?

3. When does World War II begin?

4. In the early 1900s, Budapest is the first European city to have what mode of transportation?

5. What theory or principle does Albert Einstein not accept?

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