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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 26 April, 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 square.
(b) Because of the view of the Bundes Falls.
(c) Because of the view of the cathedral.
(d) Because of the Aare river and the Bernese Alps.

2. While walking with Einstein, during the Interlude, what does Besso wonder about?
(a) Why he ever started this friendship with Einstein.
(b) Why he is not the man Einstein is.
(c) Einstein's plans for the future.
(d) What his wife has cooked for dinner.

3. According to the narrator, what is the room full of?
(a) Too many hopes to account for.
(b) Fluttering beliefs of accomplishment.
(c) Practical ideas.
(d) Dreams and desires.

4. To what does the Zytgloggeturm pay tribute?
(a) The infinite.
(b) The future.
(c) Time.
(d) The past.

5. Why does Einstein sneak away from his wife in the middle of the night?
(a) To drink with Besso.
(b) To work on equations.
(c) To walk in solitude.
(d) To meet a mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Besso received a letter from announcing a visit?

2. What is the name of the woman with the brocade in her hair?

3. According to the narrator, why do people wear watches?

4. Where is Besso's visitor from?

5. According to the narrator, what do parents treasure given they think they may not witness it again?

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