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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mrs. Einstein is frightened and alarmed when she hears what report in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Her children are still in Germany.
(b) That people think Einstein is Communist.
(c) Their home in Germany is claimed by the government.
(d) Nazis offer money for Einstein to be assassinated.

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

4. The Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals is a part of which world organization?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) The League of Nations.
(c) The Security Council.
(d) The G20.

5. During the racial purge of German Universities, which of the following groups are NOT fired?
(a) Those married to Jewish women.
(b) Freemasons.
(c) Pacifists.
(d) Older professors.

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

7. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?
(a) He dismisses the idea as foolish.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He agrees to meet with the young man later.
(d) He angrily tells the young man to leave.

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

9. The city of Berlin decides to give Einstein what for his 50th birthday?
(a) A beautiful plaque in appreciation.
(b) A statue in the center of town.
(c) A new house on the river.
(d) A park bearing his name.

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

11. Einstein returns to work at the end of Chapter Thirteen. Why is this unusual?
(a) He is no longer being paid.
(b) He has no work to do.
(c) His wife dies a few days earlier.
(d) It is the holidays.

12. 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 believes the man should be more careful.
(c) He doesn't feel that it makes a difference in his life.
(d) He is shocked and worried about the anti-Semitism rising in Germany.

13. Hitler claims that all BUT WHICH group causes Germany to lose World War I?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Pacifists.
(c) Communists.
(d) Jews.

14. Einstein adopts a terrier pup in Chapter Fourteen. What is the name of the dog?
(a) Elsa.
(b) Maja.
(c) Darwin.
(d) Chico.

15. Einstein is very happy to travel to California as Chapter Eleven begins because he gets to meet ______________, one of his early inspirations.
(a) Michelson.
(b) Copernicus.
(c) Morley.
(d) Madame Curie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Einstein's peers feel he has what attitude toward his country during Chapter Nine?

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

4. The Einsteins leave the children at home in Chapter Nine in order to take a trip through what region?

5. Einstein resigns from the Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals after a year because he realizes what about the organization?

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