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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He dismisses the idea as foolish.
(c) He angrily tells the young man to leave.
(d) He agrees to meet with the young man later.

4. During Chapter Eight, Einstein tells his wife to pack as he intends to travel to which country?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Sweden.

5. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) He is unemployed.
(b) He is a factory owner.
(c) Writes a newspaper.
(d) Travels around giving speeches.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?

2. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?

3. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?

4. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?

5. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?

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