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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a foreigner.
(b) He is a Jew.
(c) He is a beginner.
(d) He is not qualified.

2. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Cal Tech.

3. Einstein receives several gifts as he prepares to leave the US. What is his attitude toward these gifts?
(a) He believes he deserves them.
(b) He is puzzled.
(c) He thinks Americans are crazy.
(d) He doesn't like them.

4. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?
(a) Albert needs to do his homework.
(b) They are having dessert.
(c) She and her husband have a date.
(d) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.

5. Miss Dukas reproves Einstein for doing what toward the end of Chapter One?
(a) Going out without his socks.
(b) Drinking coffee at the coffee shop.
(c) Talking to too many people on his way home.
(d) Letting strangers into the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the new prestige of the award from Chapter Ten affect Einstein's behavior?

2. The Einsteins come to the conclusion that they should divorce. What does the author say about their relationship after the divorce?

3. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?

4. The Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals is a part of which world organization?

5. Hitler turns on the Jews first because he is not yet ready for war. He intends to wage war on all BUT WHICH of the following countries?

(see the answer key)

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