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Elma Ehrlich Levinger

Albert Einstein Quiz

Elma Ehrlich Levinger
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Albert Einstein Quiz

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1)

The two American scientists, Michelson and Morley, are trying to measure the speed of what? (from Chapter 5)

Comets.
Time.
Sound.
Light.
2)

How long does it take Einstein to become a US citizen? (from Chapter 14)

Six months.
Five years.
Twenty years.
Two years.
3)

During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live? (from Chapter 6)

Paris.
Zurich.
Prague.
Berlin.
4)

Einstein's theory explains what about the sun? (from Chapter 5)

How it creates light.
How it creates heat.
How it first comes into existence.
How it can send light and heat without burning out.
5)

In Chapter Six, a friend offers Einstein three positions in Berlin. Which of the following is NOT offered? (from Chapter 6)

Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Berlin.
University of Berlin.
The Science Institute of Berlin.
Prussian Academy of Sciences of Berlin.
6)

After Einstein becomes famous, the visitors coming to the house want a variety of things. Which of the following is NOT one of their demands? (from Chapter 8)

That he grants an interview.
That he takes a better job.
That he gives an autograph.
That he listens to theory/invention proposals.
7)

Who comes to live with Einstein early in Chapter Fourteen? (from Chapter 14)

Elsa.
Hans.
Margot.
Maja.
8)

Which of the following does the author NOT mention as current possible benefits of atomic power? (from Chapter 14)

Conquering diseases.
Conquering poverty.
Conquering other countries.
Conquering deserts.
9)

What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory? (from Chapter 7)

That other scientists take him seriously.
That he is finally recognized for his work.
That he can retire.
That someone can take such wondeful pictures.
10)

How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six? (from Chapter 6)

0.
180.
2.
35.
11)

The President of Columbia University, in his introduction, says that Dr. Einstein gives the world...? (from Chapter 11)

"a way to build weapons."
"nothing special."
"a grand new future."
"an intellectual lighthouse."
12)

What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight? (from Chapter 8)

Cal Tech.
Princeton.
Columbia.
Harvard.
13)

What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six? (from Chapter 6)

People leave them alone.
All races get along well together.
Their house is better.
Their friends are much nicer.
14)

As Chapter Twelve ends, the Einsteins are once again headed for what country? (from Chapter 12)

America.
Spain.
France.
Germany.
15)

Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what? (from Chapter 5)

Split a plutonium atom.
Harness solar energy to use as power.
Create a synthetic sun.
Transform a uranium atom into energy.
16)

Einstein mentions during the Berlin gift nonsense that it "becomes an excuse for many people for the best thing there is in life:________". (from Chapter 10)

"I mean a laugh."
"I mean entertainment."
"I mean debate."
"I mean money."
17)

Why does Einstein decide not to accept the offered professorship in Jerusalem after leaving Germany? (from Chapter 12)

Younger, less famous scientist refugees need jobs there.
His wife is not able to tolerate the climate.
He doesn't like the University.
He thinks Hitler might invade Jerusalem.
18)

The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned? (from Chapter 9)

He is always himself.
He never tries to impress anyone.
He speaks only to those he considers as smart as himself.
He wins people with warmth and sincerity.
19)

Einstein gives a gift to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in Chapter Thirteen. What is the gift? (from Chapter 13)

Everything in his estate.
His original manuscripts on the relativity theory.
An enormous amount of money.
The house he owns in Germany.
20)

Once the atomic bomb is built and tested, how does Einstein recommend the US proceed? (from Chapter 14)

Bomb one or two enemy nations.
Warn enemy nations of the bomb's potential.
Never use the bomb.
Use the bomb on any nation with which the US disagrees.
21)

Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______. (from Chapter 7)

Proven ridiculous.
Proven irrelevant.
Proven incorrect.
Proven correct.
22)

Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..." (from Chapter 10)

"is very difficult."
"is a huge nuisance."
"is very entertaining."
"is absolutely wonderful."
23)

A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond? (from Chapter 8)

He angrily tells the young man to leave.
He agrees to meet with the young man later.
He dismisses the idea as foolish.
He is horrified.
24)

Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France? (from Chapter 10)

Work in schools.
Go for a walk.
Speak German.
Appear American.
25)

When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work? (from Chapter 5)

He is correct.
He makes no sense at all.
He is wrong.
He makes it all up.
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