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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his tour of America, Einstein is beginning to have grave concerns about what situation at home in Germany?
(a) Growing militarism.
(b) Growing dropout rate.
(c) Growing national debt.
(d) Growing poverty.

2. Einstein doesn't usually enjoy movies, but he does appreciate the one he attends as a guest of which movie star in Chapter Eleven?
(a) Clark Gable.
(b) Charlie Chaplin.
(c) Shirley Temple.
(d) Fred Astaire.

3. After the war, two teams are sent to record the total eclipse. Why are there two teams?
(a) In case the weather is bad in one location.
(b) To verify that the results are not fake.
(c) One team is not very good.
(d) International tension might make it difficult for teams to get to the location.

4. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?
(a) His mother, Pauline.
(b) His father, Hermann.
(c) His wife, Mileva.
(d) His cousin, Elsa.

5. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?
(a) Plays.
(b) Formal parties.
(c) Musical concerts.
(d) Opera.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the war drags on, scientists in which country are planning to test Einstein's theory on the total eclipse?

2. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

3. The President of Columbia University, in his introduction, says that Dr. Einstein gives the world...?

4. What kind of school does Einstein find in Aarau in Chapter Four?

5. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

(see the answer key)

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