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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 11 June 1905 through Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the terrace of the Bundesterrasse have a striking view?
(a) Because of the view of the cathedral.
(b) Because of the view of the square.
(c) Because of the Aare river and the Bernese Alps.
(d) Because of the view of the Bundes Falls.

2. How do the clouds appear, in the "17 June 1905" dream, after a gap in time?
(a) Gone completely.
(b) Moved, but not really enough to notice.
(c) Exactly the same.
(d) Moved and, therefore, confusing for inhabitants.

3. What is Einstein eating in the second Interlude?
(a) Cottolene.
(b) Sweet potato croquettes.
(c) Crackers.
(d) Banbury tarts.

4. Why does the young man choose to return to his proper place in time rather than staying a few minutes in the future in the "15 June 1905" dream?
(a) The future is cold and uncertain.
(b) The future contains a death he is not ready for.
(c) The future is too warm.
(d) The future brings bad news regarding his doctorate.

5. Who has Besso received a letter from announcing a visit?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can a person see from the cafe on the corner of Kramagasse and Theaterplatz?

2. According to the narrator, in the world described in the "22 May 1905" dream, what happens to people who have not had "their vision"?

3. What actions of Einstein's surprised Besso when he looked like Einstein does now?

4. In the "17 June 1905" dream, why is the baker yelling at a woman?

5. If a person holds no ambitions in the world described in the "4 May 1905" dream, what happens to him?

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