Chemistry: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the narrator bring up Fritz Haber? (from Pages 109 - 147)

He had a successful career, but an unhappy marriage.

He used science to made the world a better place by developing fertilizer.

He persevered in his scientific career despite challenges that are similar to the narrator's.

His development of chemical warfare reveals the dark side of scientific achievement.

2.

Why does the best friend bring up her husband's marriage proposal? (from Pages 175 - 211)

She thinks its plainness may have been the start of the marriage's problems.

She cannot believe that a proposal that sounded so good could lead to a marriage that went so wrong.

She remembers why they got married in the first place.

She regrets not realizing that the marriage would not work out at the time.

3.

What about the ad for tutoring jobs prompts the narrator to apply? (from Pages 31 - 65)

The pay.

The notion that she will help other students.

The ability to build her resume so that she will be more likely to land an academic job.

The flexible hours.

4.

How does the narrator describe her English language abilities? (from Pages 31 - 65)

She speaks English like a native speaker, except for a slight accent.

Although fluent in English, she has trouble with certain idioms.

She is unable to fully express herself in English.

She feels more comfortable speaking Chinese than speaking English.

5.

What motivates the narrator to go to the park in the winter weather? (from Pages 175 - 211)

She likes to meet the math student there.

She enjoys making scientific observations there.

The dog wants to be walked.

She things fresh air is good for her mental state.

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