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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. After children sing carols at the Einstein house for Christmas, what reward does he offer them?
(a) Some cookies.
(b) A few pennies.
(c) He goes with them.
(d) Math lessons.

7. During the tour of Japan, Einstein's guide says that Einstein offends Japanese people. How?
(a) He does not greet the mayor appropriately.
(b) He does not bother to learn Japanese.
(c) His lecture does not last four hours like the first.
(d) He does not put on a clean coat for the lecture.

8. When asked by a reporter if he is happy in America, how does Einstein respond?
(a) "I am much happier when I leave it."
(b) "I am very happy if I ever get to see it."
(c) "I don't mind living here."
(d) "I think this place is a dump."

9. During Chapter Nine, how does Mrs. Einstein begin to feel about their fame?
(a) She is concerned about how it affects her children.
(b) She doesn't wish to return home to their former life.
(c) She is growing frustrated with it all.
(d) She is happier than ever.

10. Who comes to live with Einstein early in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Margot.
(b) Hans.
(c) Elsa.
(d) Maja.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Einstein to become a US citizen?

2. Einstein learns he is awarded what distinction at the end of Chapter Nine?

3. Why does Einstein agree to write to the President to discuss the atomic bomb?

4. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?

5. Once the atomic bomb is built and tested, how does Einstein recommend the US proceed?

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