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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Bertrand Russell comments that "Everybody knows that Einstein does something astonishing...".
(a) "but no one thinks it is important."
(b) "but very few people know exactly what it is that he does."
(c) "and we eagerly await his next invention."
(d) "and the whole world knows exactly what he does."

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

4. Which of the following does the author NOT mention as current possible benefits of atomic power?
(a) Conquering diseases.
(b) Conquering poverty.
(c) Conquering deserts.
(d) Conquering other countries.

5. Why does Einstein decide not to accept the offered professorship in Jerusalem after leaving Germany?
(a) His wife is not able to tolerate the climate.
(b) He thinks Hitler might invade Jerusalem.
(c) Younger, less famous scientist refugees need jobs there.
(d) He doesn't like the University.

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

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

8. What does Elsa say about her memory of Einstein as a young boy?
(a) He hates baths.
(b) He is very charming.
(c) He used to run away from her.
(d) He is such a good student.

9. What sad event happens to the Einstein family during Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Maja dies.
(b) Hermann dies.
(c) Elsa dies.
(d) Ilse dies.

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

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

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

13. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He is excited and enjoying it.
(b) He's convinced it dies down in three months or so.
(c) He hopes it lasts a long time.
(d) He knows he'll be famous forever.

14. The author gives three reasons why some scientists disagree with Einstein's work. Which of the following does the author NOT mention?
(a) They are jealous.
(b) They really believe he is wrong.
(c) They say it is impossible to take relativity seriously.
(d) They are after his job.

15. Einstein's peers feel he has what attitude toward his country during Chapter Nine?
(a) Unpatriotic.
(b) Smug.
(c) Patriotic.
(d) Hateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?

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

3. Einstein receives several gifts as he prepares to leave the US. What is his attitude toward these gifts?

4. The author ends the book by quoting what important person?

5. Hitler turns on the Jews first because he is not yet ready for war. He intends to wage war on all BUT WHICH of the following countries?

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