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

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. What is ironic about Hitler's attitude toward Einstein in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Einstein is not particularly tied to his religion.
(b) Einstein makes Hitler famous.
(c) Einstein agrees with Hitler's policies.
(d) Einstein doesn't live in Germany.

3. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?
(a) His inability to speak French.
(b) His crazy theories.
(c) His German birth.
(d) His unkempt appearance.

4. Einstein doesn't usually enjoy movies, but he does appreciate the one he attends as a guest of which movie star in Chapter Eleven?
(a) Charlie Chaplin.
(b) Clark Gable.
(c) Shirley Temple.
(d) Fred Astaire.

5. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?
(a) He agrees to meet with the young man later.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He dismisses the idea as foolish.
(d) He angrily tells the young man to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which country do the Einsteins move after leaving America?

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

3. Besides the honor of the award in Chapter Ten, Einstein also receives what?

4. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?

5. With what aspect of New York is Einstein frustrated?

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