How we cite our quotes: Chapter name.(Chapter Number).Paragraph
Quote #1
Woods couldn't be sure what the others were thinking. She had a feeling their thoughts were similar to her own. "Of course, the Germans have already made a chain reaction," she said to herself. "We have, and they have been ahead until now."
Then she thought, When do we get as scared as we ought to? (Chicago Pile.(13).42-43)
Which do you think Woods thinks they should be more afraid of, the Germans developing atomic warfare before they could? Or the idea of atomic bombs altogether?
Quote #2
"A tough young fellow who did not know what nerves meant," was how Sörlie described Lier-Hansen. "Seldom have I seen anyone become so enthusiastic at the prospect of being involved in an action that might be dangerous." (Ferry Job.(19).21)
Being fearless was basically a job requirement for these guys, though, so Lier-Hansen definitely found his calling.
Quote #3
Kisty knew the explosives were extremely unstable—any sudden jolt could set them off. "Not wishing to ask others to do an untried job, I spent most of one night, a week before the Trinity test, drilling holes in some faulty casings so as to reach the air cavities."
He mixed a batch of liquid explosives and, drop by drop, gently filled the holes.
"You don't worry about it," he said. "I mean, if fifty pounds of explosives goes in your lap, you won't know it." (Trinity.(30).7-9)
Don't you just love this no-nonsense point of view? Like, why be scared? You'd never survive long enough to feel pain, so don't sweat it.