Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Klaus Fuchs justified his espionage because of his loyalty to…
America.
communism.
Dr. Evil.
Germany.
Q. In Bomb, which group of men seemed preternaturally fearless?
The A-Team
The Los Alamos scientists
The Communists
The Norwegians
Q. After his trial, why didn't Oppenheimer take up a position in Europe?
He had a fear of flying.
He didn't like Europeans
He loved America, dagnabbit.
No one offered him one.
Q. When Otto Frisch discovered how fission can be used to make an insanely powerful bomb, which animal did he feel like he'd accidentally caught by the tail?
A chinchilla
A hippopotamus
A lion
An elephant
Q. How did Truman react to Oppenheimer's concerns about nuclear proliferation?
"Stop crying, wimp."
"Aww, there, there, Oppie. We'll figure something out together."
"Never mind, it'll all come out in the wash."
"Oh. Well I didn't know you would feel that way about it."