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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of Chapter Ten, the author mentions that the ____________ is one of the greatest honors that comes to any scientist, writer, or humanitarian.
(a) National Medal of Science.
(b) Nobel Prize.
(c) International Leadership Award.
(d) MacArthur Genius Award.

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

3. After Einstein's meeting with the German consul, one of the staff says what about Einstein's decision not to return to Germany?
(a) He is worried about nothing.
(b) It is a foolish decision.
(c) It is a wise decision.
(d) He is being selfish.

4. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?
(a) His unkempt appearance.
(b) His crazy theories.
(c) His German birth.
(d) His inability to speak French.

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

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

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

8. 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) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) America.

9. What is Einstein's favorite part about the job at the new university as Chapter Thirteen begins?
(a) He makes more money.
(b) It is a bigger school.
(c) He has a better house.
(d) It is informal.

10. 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 money."
(b) "I mean debate."
(c) "I mean entertainment."
(d) "I mean a laugh."

11. Einstein always tries to help others. In what way does he try to help most in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Rebuilding neighborhood homes.
(b) Getting refugees out of Europe.
(c) Giving scholarships to good students.
(d) Donating to the war effort.

12. One of the people who attends Einstein's lecture in Paris is _____.
(a) Virginia Apgar.
(b) Madame Curie.
(c) Rosalind Franklin.
(d) Rachel Carson.

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

14. 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 no longer a pacifist.
(d) He is more strongly pacifist.

15. 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) Michelson.
(d) Madame Curie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Thirteen, what happens to Elsa Einstein?

2. On the way home from the trip to Japan, Einstein cannot resist an invitation to visit what country?

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

4. In Chapter Thirteen, Infeld says of the professor, "Once a work is finished his interest in it ____".

5. With which detractors of his theories does Einstein grow particularly angry?

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