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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.
(a) Proven irrelevant.
(b) Proven ridiculous.
(c) Proven correct.
(d) Proven incorrect.

2. The President of Columbia University, in his introduction, says that Dr. Einstein gives the world...?
(a) "a way to build weapons."
(b) "an intellectual lighthouse."
(c) "a grand new future."
(d) "nothing special."

3. As the Einsteins prepare to return to California in 1932, Dr. Einstein tells his wife to take a long look at their house. Why?
(a) It is a long trip and they won't see it for several months.
(b) He intends to find one like it in America.
(c) He has a feeling they won't be returning.
(d) He is considering selling it and wants Elsa's opinion.

4. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He's convinced it dies down in three months or so.
(b) He hopes it lasts a long time.
(c) He is excited and enjoying it.
(d) He knows he'll be famous forever.

5. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) The whole country hates him.
(b) He is pursued by the media.
(c) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(d) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?

3. 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?

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

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

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