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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 grants an interview.
(b) That he gives an autograph.
(c) That he takes a better job.
(d) That he listens to theory/invention proposals.

3. Why is Einstein disgusted with his quarters on the ship for America?
(a) They are not luxurious enough.
(b) They are too close to steerage.
(c) They are too luxurious.
(d) They are not close to the kitchen.

4. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?
(a) Driving.
(b) Writing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Sailing.

5. The Einsteins leave the children at home in Chapter Nine in order to take a trip through what region?
(a) The Orient.
(b) The Middle East.
(c) The United States.
(d) The Balkans.

6. Toward the end of Chapter Thirteen, what happens to Elsa Einstein?
(a) She becomes very depressed.
(b) She becomes very ill.
(c) She is robbed while walking to the store.
(d) She decides to divorce her husband.

7. Why is Einstein's assistant, Infeld, unable to answer a reporter's question on what Einstein thinks of the book they co-write?
(a) Einstein doesn't like it, and Infeld doesn't want to say that.
(b) Infeld doesn't speak English.
(c) Einstein never opens the book.
(d) Infeld doesn't have time to answer the question.

8. With what aspect of New York is Einstein frustrated?
(a) The museums are not as nice as he hopes.
(b) The food is terrible and he has an upset stomach the whole trip.
(c) The people are not very friendly toward his wife.
(d) He cannot go on sight-seeing trips without being recognized.

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

10. What is Einstein's favorite part about the job at the new university as Chapter Thirteen begins?
(a) He makes more money.
(b) It is a bigger school.
(c) He has a better house.
(d) It is informal.

11. What is Einstein's attitude toward the murder of Walter Rathenau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of Chapter Nine?
(a) He thinks Rathenau has it coming.
(b) He is shocked and worried about the anti-Semitism rising in Germany.
(c) He believes the man should be more careful.
(d) He doesn't feel that it makes a difference in his life.

12. On the way home from the trip to Japan, Einstein cannot resist an invitation to visit what country?
(a) Portugal.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

13. Einstein decides in Chapter Twelve that he sends a letter of resignation to the Academy at Berlin. What is the response?
(a) They see it as proof that Einstein is a Communist.
(b) They do not regret his resignation.
(c) They are saddened that he feels resignation necessary.
(d) They do not respond at all.

14. To which country do the Einsteins move after leaving America?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Germany.

15. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?
(a) Hermann loses his job.
(b) Elsa becomes ill.
(c) Margot gets married.
(d) Pauline dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Fourteen, some of Einstein's colleagues ask him to set up a meeting with ________ to discuss their work on the atom bomb.

2. In Chapter Thirteen, Infeld says of the professor, "Once a work is finished his interest in it ____".

3. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?

4. With which detractors of his theories does Einstein grow particularly angry?

5. At the close of Chapter Eleven, Einstein is asked about Hitler. What answer does he give?

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