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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?
(a) How it first comes into existence.
(b) How it can send light and heat without burning out.
(c) How it creates heat.
(d) How it creates light.

3. Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..."
(a) "is a huge nuisance."
(b) "is absolutely wonderful."
(c) "is very entertaining."
(d) "is very difficult."

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

5. What impression does the reader have of Mileva's attitude toward her life during Chapter Six?
(a) She is bored with her life and doesn't like their house.
(b) She doesn't spend much time thinking about it.
(c) She is frustrated and growing more and more unhappy.
(d) She is completely pleased with her husband's success.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the tour of Japan, Einstein's guide says that Einstein offends Japanese people. How?

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

4. During his tour of America, Einstein is beginning to have grave concerns about what situation at home in Germany?

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

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