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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France?
(a) Speak German.
(b) Go for a walk.
(c) Work in schools.
(d) Appear American.

3. When asked by a reporter if he is happy in America, how does Einstein respond?
(a) "I am much happier when I leave it."
(b) "I am very happy if I ever get to see it."
(c) "I don't mind living here."
(d) "I think this place is a dump."

4. In Hitler's eyes, Einstein is guilty because he is all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) A Jew.
(b) A pacifist.
(c) An internationalist.
(d) A scientist.

5. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Public.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?

2. Why does Einstein decide not to accept the offered professorship in Jerusalem after leaving Germany?

3. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?

4. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?

5. Though he has enemies in political circles, why os Einstein is happy during Chapter Nine?

(see the answer key)

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