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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?
(a) Reading and discussing scientific problems.
(b) Going out with friends.
(c) Planning social revolution.
(d) Debating religious issues.

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

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

4. 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) Elsa begs him to grant it.
(c) So the young man doesn't lose his job.
(d) Because he is friends with the man's parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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