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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 Truman.
(b) President Roosevelt.
(c) President Hoover.
(d) President Taft.

3. Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..."
(a) "is absolutely wonderful."
(b) "is a huge nuisance."
(c) "is very difficult."
(d) "is very entertaining."

4. During his tour of America, Einstein is beginning to have grave concerns about what situation at home in Germany?
(a) Growing national debt.
(b) Growing poverty.
(c) Growing militarism.
(d) Growing dropout rate.

5. 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 is robbed while walking to the store.
(d) She becomes very depressed.

6. Einstein mentions during the Berlin gift nonsense that it "becomes an excuse for many people for the best thing there is in life:________".
(a) "I mean entertainment."
(b) "I mean money."
(c) "I mean debate."
(d) "I mean a laugh."

7. The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
(a) He is always himself.
(b) He speaks only to those he considers as smart as himself.
(c) He wins people with warmth and sincerity.
(d) He never tries to impress anyone.

8. In Chapter Thirteen, Infeld says of the professor, "Once a work is finished his interest in it ____".
(a) Wanes.
(b) Becomes different.
(c) Ceases.
(d) Increases.

9. In Hitler's eyes, Einstein is guilty because he is all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) An internationalist.
(b) A Jew.
(c) A pacifist.
(d) A scientist.

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

11. What does Einstein do after his retirement in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Continues figuring out new theories.
(b) Sleeps a lot.
(c) Travels around the world.
(d) Visits friends.

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

13. 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?
(a) Russia.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) France.

14. With which detractors of his theories does Einstein grow particularly angry?
(a) Those who set out to prove he is crazy.
(b) Those who are academically jealous.
(c) Those who attack him on personal matters.
(d) Those who don't understand his theory.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unusual about Einstein's recommendations for people to take a US hospital job?

3. During the racial purge of German Universities, which of the following groups are NOT fired?

4. Einstein returns to work at the end of Chapter Thirteen. Why is this unusual?

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

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