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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Einstein's meeting with the German consul, one of the staff says what about Einstein's decision not to return to Germany?
(a) It is a wise decision.
(b) He is worried about nothing.
(c) He is being selfish.
(d) It is a foolish decision.

2. The author gives three reasons why some scientists disagree with Einstein's work. Which of the following does the author NOT mention?
(a) They say it is impossible to take relativity seriously.
(b) They are jealous.
(c) They really believe he is wrong.
(d) They are after his job.

3. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Drives him to study geology.
(b) First arouses his interest in science.
(c) Creates his curiosity.
(d) Makes him hate his father.

4. What does Einstein's famous formula mean?
(a) Energy equals mass times the speed of sound cubed.
(b) Energy equals motion times the speed of light.
(c) Energy equals motion times the speed of sound squared.
(d) Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.

5. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a foreigner.
(b) He is not qualified.
(c) He is a beginner.
(d) He is a Jew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after the Einstein family relocates to Prague, Einstein is offered a full professorship where?

2. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

3. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?

4. With what part of Einstein's job at the university is his wife dissatisfied in Chapter Six?

5. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

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