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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Einstein gives a gift to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in Chapter Thirteen. What is the gift?
(a) The house he owns in Germany.
(b) An enormous amount of money.
(c) His original manuscripts on the relativity theory.
(d) Everything in his estate.

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

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

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

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

8. What is ironic about Hitler's attitude toward Einstein in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Einstein is not particularly tied to his religion.
(b) Einstein doesn't live in Germany.
(c) Einstein makes Hitler famous.
(d) Einstein agrees with Hitler's policies.

9. How long does it take Einstein to become a US citizen?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

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

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

12. 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) "I don't know who you're talking about."
(c) "Hitler is an amazing man."
(d) "You soon see what kind of man Mr. Hitler is."

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Einstein decide not to accept the offered professorship in Jerusalem after leaving Germany?

2. Though he has enemies in political circles, why os Einstein is happy during Chapter Nine?

3. What does Einstein do after his retirement in Chapter Fourteen?

4. 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.

5. What sad event happens to the Einstein family during Chapter Thirteen?

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