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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein learns he is awarded what distinction at the end of Chapter Nine?
(a) National Medal of Science.
(b) MacArthur Genius Award.
(c) International Leadership Award.
(d) Nobel Prize.

2. How does the new prestige of the award from Chapter Ten affect Einstein's behavior?
(a) He withdraws from the public.
(b) He grows angry and bitter.
(c) He becomes more refined.
(d) He does not change his simple habits.

3. At the close of Chapter Eleven, Einstein is asked about Hitler. What answer does he give?
(a) "I do not enjoy Mr. Hitler's acquaintance."
(b) "You soon see what kind of man Mr. Hitler is."
(c) "I don't know who you're talking about."
(d) "Hitler is an amazing man."

4. The Einsteins leave the children at home in Chapter Nine in order to take a trip through what region?
(a) The United States.
(b) The Middle East.
(c) The Orient.
(d) The Balkans.

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

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

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

8. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?
(a) Has a stamp of his signature made and has his wife answer them.
(b) Declares that the request must include money for charity.
(c) Refuses to sign any more.
(d) Stops answering them completely.

9. In what year does Einstein die?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1922.

10. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?
(a) So the young man doesn't lose his job.
(b) The man threatens to blackmail him.
(c) Elsa begs him to grant it.
(d) Because he is friends with the man's parents.

11. 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 crazy theories.
(b) His unkempt appearance.
(c) His inability to speak French.
(d) His German birth.

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

13. 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) Nobel Prize.
(b) International Leadership Award.
(c) MacArthur Genius Award.
(d) National Medal of Science.

14. Toward the end of Chapter Thirteen, what happens to Elsa Einstein?
(a) She decides to divorce her husband.
(b) She is robbed while walking to the store.
(c) She becomes very ill.
(d) She becomes very depressed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein has a medical issue in Chapter Ten. While in Switzerland, he has a ___________.

2. As the Einsteins prepare to return to California in 1932, Dr. Einstein tells his wife to take a long look at their house. Why?

3. What is Einstein's favorite part about the job at the new university as Chapter Thirteen begins?

4. After children sing carols at the Einstein house for Christmas, what reward does he offer them?

5. Hitler claims that all BUT WHICH group causes Germany to lose World War I?

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