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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the honor of the award in Chapter Ten, Einstein also receives what?
(a) Research grant.
(b) Forty thousand dollars.
(c) New professorship.
(d) International acclaim.

2. Who is present when Einstein dies at the end of Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Maja.
(b) Night nurse.
(c) Hans.
(d) Elsa.

3. At the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, Einstein finally resumes his research on what?
(a) Thermodynamic fluctuation.
(b) Photoelectric effect.
(c) Relativity.
(d) Gravitational fields.

4. Once the atomic bomb is built and tested, how does Einstein recommend the US proceed?
(a) Bomb one or two enemy nations.
(b) Use the bomb on any nation with which the US disagrees.
(c) Never use the bomb.
(d) Warn enemy nations of the bomb's potential.

5. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?
(a) She tries to keep visitors and letters manageable.
(b) She is disgusted that he is not more interested in his fans.
(c) She dislikes the whole mess and usually stays in her room.
(d) She plays hostess to all their visitors.

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

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

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

9. The author ends the book by quoting what important person?
(a) President Eisenhower.
(b) Hans Albert Einstein.
(c) President Taft.
(d) Mrs. Einstein.

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

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

12. What is Einstein's position on pacifism as he ages and as tension once again rises in Europe?
(a) He writes papers on what a good idea pacifism is.
(b) He doesn't think about it any longer.
(c) He is more strongly pacifist.
(d) He is no longer a pacifist.

13. In Chapter Fourteen, some of Einstein's colleagues ask him to set up a meeting with ________ to discuss their work on the atom bomb.
(a) President Taft.
(b) President Truman.
(c) President Hoover.
(d) President Roosevelt.

14. Einstein receives several gifts as he prepares to leave the US. What is his attitude toward these gifts?
(a) He doesn't like them.
(b) He believes he deserves them.
(c) He is puzzled.
(d) He thinks Americans are crazy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Chapter Eight, Einstein tells his wife to pack as he intends to travel to which country?

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

3. Einstein gives a gift to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in Chapter Thirteen. What is the gift?

4. Bertrand Russell comments that "Everybody knows that Einstein does something astonishing...".

5. The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

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