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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When asked by the Archbishop what effect his theory has on religion, what does Einstein answer?
(a) It makes religion irrelevant.
(b) It makes religion more important.
(c) It destroys religion completely.
(d) None.

2. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He hopes it lasts a long time.
(b) He knows he'll be famous forever.
(c) He is excited and enjoying it.
(d) He's convinced it dies down in three months or so.

3. The title of Chapter Seven says that Einstein is sometimes called the _____________ of the Twentieth Century.
(a) Darwin.
(b) Genius.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Newton.

4. 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) Kitchen, Church, and Children.
(c) Work, Church, and Husband.
(d) Sewing, Children, and Money.

5. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.
(b) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.
(c) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.
(d) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?

3. What is the result of the total eclipse expeditions in Chapter Seven?

4. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?

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

(see the answer key)

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