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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of Chapter Ten, the author mentions that the ____________ is one of the greatest honors that comes to any scientist, writer, or humanitarian.
(a) MacArthur Genius Award.
(b) Nobel Prize.
(c) International Leadership Award.
(d) National Medal of Science.

2. Mileva decides to add to the household income by supplementing her husband's university job with income from what?
(a) Working in a factory.
(b) Tutoring students.
(c) Giving piano lessons.
(d) Taking in boarders.

3. 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) Charlie Chaplin.
(b) Shirley Temple.
(c) Clark Gable.
(d) Fred Astaire.

4. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(b) He is pursued by the media.
(c) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.
(d) The whole country hates him.

5. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?
(a) She dislikes the whole mess and usually stays in her room.
(b) She plays hostess to all their visitors.
(c) She tries to keep visitors and letters manageable.
(d) She is disgusted that he is not more interested in his fans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the time it is published, the popular saying about Einstein's famous theory is what?

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

4. What reason does Albert give when asked why he doesn't ask his teachers questions?

5. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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