Atomic Bomb Development

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What does Allan sell to buy a work permit to travel to America?

A family heirloom

A rare artifact

A valuable book

A pistol (correct)

Who praises Allan for his work on the atomic bomb?

U.S. Vice President Harry S. Truman (correct)

Robert Oppenheimer

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Joseph Stalin

Why do the Swedish government representatives abandon their attempt to interrogate Allan?

Allan's incoherent speech

Allan's lack of university education (correct)

The government's change in priorities

Allan's refusal to cooperate

What causes Joseph Stalin to imprison Allan in a Siberian Gulag labor camp?

Allan's admission of saving Franco's life Signup and view all the answers

What is Allan's area of expertise?

Explosives Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the meeting between Truman and Allan?

To praise Allan for his work on the atomic bomb Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of the Swedish monarchy to Allan's father's invention?

They saw it as blasphemous Signup and view all the answers

Why was Allan sent to a mental hospital as a youth?

For accidentally blowing up a local butcher Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Allan's sudden change of heart before destroying a bridge?

His love of explosives suddenly palled Signup and view all the answers

What did General Franco give to Allan as a gift?

His favorite pistol Signup and view all the answers

What was the final advice given to Allan by his mother?

To never talk too much Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation where Allan worked and befriended Esteban?

A cannon foundry Signup and view all the answers

What event triggers Allan's move to a retirement home in Malmköping?

Molotov's death Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of the person who helps Allan fight off the gangsters?

Recluse Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the elephant that lives with Gunilla?

Sonja Signup and view all the answers

What is the event that prompts Allan to blow up a fox?

The death of his cat, Molotov Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the inspector investigating Allan's disappearance?

Inspector Aronsson Signup and view all the answers

What is the location where Allan meets Benny and Gunilla?

A smallholding Signup and view all the answers