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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Einstein's attitude toward politics during Chapter Seven?
(a) He is never interested.
(b) He is involved for a long time.
(c) He thinks it ridiculous.
(d) He finds it fascinating.

2. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?
(a) Family, Country, and Religion.
(b) Work, Church, and Husband.
(c) Sewing, Children, and Money.
(d) Kitchen, Church, and Children.

3. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?
(a) He plans a career in government.
(b) He thinks they're lying and refuses to spend time with them.
(c) He begins dreaming of freedom for all men.
(d) He starts plotting a German revolution.

4. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?
(a) Patent Office.
(b) Postal Service.
(c) University.
(d) Congress.

5. As the war drags on, scientists in which country are planning to test Einstein's theory on the total eclipse?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.

2. Why is Einstein disgusted with his quarters on the ship for America?

3. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?

4. The title of Chapter Seven says that Einstein is sometimes called the _____________ of the Twentieth Century.

5. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?

(see the answer key)

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