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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the close of Chapter Eleven, Einstein is asked about Hitler. What answer does he give?
(a) "I don't know who you're talking about."
(b) "I do not enjoy Mr. Hitler's acquaintance."
(c) "You soon see what kind of man Mr. Hitler is."
(d) "Hitler is an amazing man."

2. Einstein learns he is awarded what distinction at the end of Chapter Nine?
(a) MacArthur Genius Award.
(b) National Medal of Science.
(c) Nobel Prize.
(d) International Leadership Award.

3. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?
(a) He thinks they're lying and refuses to spend time with them.
(b) He starts plotting a German revolution.
(c) He plans a career in government.
(d) He begins dreaming of freedom for all men.

4. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?
(a) Refuses to sign any more.
(b) Declares that the request must include money for charity.
(c) Has a stamp of his signature made and has his wife answer them.
(d) Stops answering them completely.

5. During Chapter Eight, Einstein tells his wife to pack as he intends to travel to which country?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Einstein's attitude toward the murder of Walter Rathenau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of Chapter Nine?

2. When asked if the new Mrs. Einstein understands the theory of relativity, how does Einstein respond?

3. Einstein's work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?

4. Einstein always tries to help others. In what way does he try to help most in Chapter Thirteen?

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

(see the answer key)

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