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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Einstein becomes famous, the visitors coming to the house want a variety of things. Which of the following is NOT one of their demands?
(a) That he grants an interview.
(b) That he listens to theory/invention proposals.
(c) That he gives an autograph.
(d) That he takes a better job.

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

3. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?
(a) He makes it all up.
(b) He makes no sense at all.
(c) He is correct.
(d) He is wrong.

4. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?
(a) No one takes him seriously.
(b) No one is able to recreate the experiment.
(c) No one understands his work well enough to do the experiments.
(d) No one hears of his work.

5. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?
(a) His crazy theories.
(b) His unkempt appearance.
(c) His German birth.
(d) His inability to speak French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Two, Hermann finds Albert awake when he goes to check on the boy. Why does Albert say he's still awake?

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

3. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?

4. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.

5. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?

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