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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 the new prestige of the award from Chapter Ten affect Einstein's behavior?
(a) He does not change his simple habits.
(b) He grows angry and bitter.
(c) He becomes more refined.
(d) He withdraws from the public.

2. After the war, two teams are sent to record the total eclipse. Why are there two teams?
(a) One team is not very good.
(b) To verify that the results are not fake.
(c) In case the weather is bad in one location.
(d) International tension might make it difficult for teams to get to the location.

3. How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 35.
(d) 180.

4. As the war drags on, scientists in which country are planning to test Einstein's theory on the total eclipse?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

5. On the way home from the trip to Japan, Einstein cannot resist an invitation to visit what country?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Einsteins leave the children at home in Chapter Nine in order to take a trip through what region?

2. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?

3. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?

4. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?

5. When asked by the Archbishop what effect his theory has on religion, what does Einstein answer?

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