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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?
(a) She no longer loves her husband.
(b) Her children are badly behaved.
(c) She has to keep house and has no time for learning.
(d) Her husband never spends any time with her.

2. In Chapter Six, a friend offers Einstein three positions in Berlin. Which of the following is NOT offered?
(a) The Science Institute of Berlin.
(b) Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Berlin.
(c) Prussian Academy of Sciences of Berlin.
(d) University of Berlin.

3. 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.

4. During his tour of America, Einstein is beginning to have grave concerns about what situation at home in Germany?
(a) Growing poverty.
(b) Growing militarism.
(c) Growing national debt.
(d) Growing dropout rate.

5. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?
(a) Driving.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after the Einstein family relocates to Prague, Einstein is offered a full professorship where?

2. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?

3. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?

4. The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

5. What does Einstein's theory tell us about time and space?

(see the answer key)

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