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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Einstein refer to the way he feels about lecturing at the university?
(a) "Performances on the trapeze."
(b) "A silly, pointless exercise."
(c) "The best work I've ever done."
(d) "My calling in life."

2. When asked if the new Mrs. Einstein understands the theory of relativity, how does Einstein respond?
(a) He never tries to explain it to her.
(b) She completely understands it.
(c) She helps him come up with it.
(d) It totally confuses her.

3. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.
(b) He thinks she should focus more on housework.
(c) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.
(d) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.

4. Einstein mentions during the Berlin gift nonsense that it "becomes an excuse for many people for the best thing there is in life:________".
(a) "I mean entertainment."
(b) "I mean debate."
(c) "I mean money."
(d) "I mean a laugh."

5. Why is Albert kicked out of school in Chapter Two?
(a) He starts too many fights.
(b) He asks too many questions and makes the teacher look bad.
(c) He is absent too often.
(d) He makes rude comments about his teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?

2. What is Einstein's attitude toward politics during Chapter Seven?

3. Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France?

4. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

5. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?

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