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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?
(a) The man threatens to blackmail him.
(b) Because he is friends with the man's parents.
(c) So the young man doesn't lose his job.
(d) Elsa begs him to grant it.

2. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Learning.
(b) Being away from their families.
(c) A diploma.
(d) Parties.

3. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?
(a) That he can retire.
(b) That other scientists take him seriously.
(c) That he is finally recognized for his work.
(d) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.

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

5. Einstein receives several gifts as he prepares to leave the US. What is his attitude toward these gifts?
(a) He doesn't like them.
(b) He is puzzled.
(c) He believes he deserves them.
(d) He thinks Americans are crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the close of Chapter Eleven, Einstein is asked about Hitler. What answer does he give?

2. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?

3. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?

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

5. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?

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