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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Einstein refer to the way he feels about lecturing at the university?
(a) "The best work I've ever done."
(b) "Performances on the trapeze."
(c) "My calling in life."
(d) "A silly, pointless exercise."

2. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?
(a) He hates the other kids.
(b) The other boys think he's stupid.
(c) He is too busy with his friends to focus on schoolwork.
(d) He doesn't think he needs friends.

3. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?
(a) A formula to measure the energy of the sun.
(b) A new way to calculate distance.
(c) A better way to measure gravity.
(d) A device for measuring small electric charges.

4. Who comes to live with Einstein early in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Margot.
(b) Elsa.
(c) Maja.
(d) Hans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

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

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

4. In Chapter Six, a friend offers Einstein three positions in Berlin. Which of the following is NOT offered?

5. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?

(see the answer key)

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