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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Einstein is very happy to travel to California as Chapter Eleven begins because he gets to meet ______________, one of his early inspirations.
(a) Michelson.
(b) Madame Curie.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Morley.

3. When asked if the new Mrs. Einstein understands the theory of relativity, how does Einstein respond?
(a) She completely understands it.
(b) He never tries to explain it to her.
(c) It totally confuses her.
(d) She helps him come up with it.

4. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?
(a) Franco-Prussian War.
(b) Russian Civil War.
(c) World War 2.
(d) World War 1.

5. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.
(a) Proven ridiculous.
(b) Proven incorrect.
(c) Proven irrelevant.
(d) Proven correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the war, two teams are sent to record the total eclipse. Why are there two teams?

2. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?

3. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?

4. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?

5. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

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