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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?
(a) The universe travels at the speed of sound.
(b) There is nothing absolutely at rest in the universe.
(c) Michelson and Morley do their experiment incorrectly.
(d) There is nothing in motion in the universe.

2. 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) None.
(d) It destroys religion completely.

3. Einstein resigns from the Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals after a year because he realizes what about the organization?
(a) They are only interested in stopping Communism.
(b) They are only interested in helping the powerful members.
(c) They are only interesting in the smaller countries.
(d) They are only interested in making money.

4. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?
(a) Theory of Space Travel.
(b) Theory of Gravity.
(c) Theory of Celestial Bodies.
(d) Theory of Relativity.

5. Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what?
(a) Split a plutonium atom.
(b) Create a synthetic sun.
(c) Harness solar energy to use as power.
(d) Transform a uranium atom into energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?

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

3. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?

4. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?

5. Einstein moves his family into a small apartment to save money, and the children wake up covered in bites. What is biting them?

(see the answer key)

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