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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?
(a) Margot.
(b) Elsa.
(c) Geneva.
(d) Maja.

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

4. During the racial purge of German Universities, which of the following groups are NOT fired?
(a) Older professors.
(b) Freemasons.
(c) Those married to Jewish women.
(d) Pacifists.

5. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?
(a) Play in the sand pile.
(b) Pick on other children.
(c) Make up songs and sing them.
(d) Throw rocks at animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?

2. 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?

3. Einstein receives several gifts as he prepares to leave the US. What is his attitude toward these gifts?

4. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?

5. 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?

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