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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 "Machines".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is particle acceleration developed?
(a) Manchester.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) Budapest.

2. 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) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

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

5. What does Chaim Weizmann discover that helps the war effort?
(a) A way to make radios more efficient.
(b) A secret code.
(c) An anerobic organism that decomposes starch.
(d) A new radioactive element.

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of this chapter comes from what philosopher's writings?

2. By 1920, Jews make up what percent of Hungary's financiers?

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

4. In 1873, what physicist says that atoms do not exist?

5. Who becomes the first unconverted Jew ennobled since the Middle Ages?

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