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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Thirteen, Infeld says of the professor, "Once a work is finished his interest in it ____".
(a) Becomes different.
(b) Wanes.
(c) Ceases.
(d) Increases.

2. What does Einstein's theory tell us about time and space?
(a) Neither go on forever in the same fixed way.
(b) Neither of them matter.
(c) Neither of them change.
(d) Neither of them are measurable.

3. After Einstein becomes famous, the visitors coming to the house want a variety of things. Which of the following is NOT one of their demands?
(a) That he takes a better job.
(b) That he listens to theory/invention proposals.
(c) That he gives an autograph.
(d) That he grants an interview.

4. A boy in the coffee shop makes fun of Einstein as an absent-minded professor. How does the shop owner respond?
(a) He ignores the comment.
(b) He laughs and joins in on the joke.
(c) He throws the boy out of his shop.
(d) He reproves the boy and says Einstein is the smartest man in the world.

5. What part of California do the Einsteins NOT enjoy?
(a) Pacific ocean.
(b) Great hotel.
(c) Beautiful foothills.
(d) Good weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following, who is NOT present at Einstein's welcome to America in Chapter Eleven?

2. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?

3. Einstein has a medical issue in Chapter Ten. While in Switzerland, he has a ___________.

4. The President of Columbia University, in his introduction, says that Dr. Einstein gives the world...?

5. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

(see the answer key)

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