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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Einstein's assistant, Infeld, unable to answer a reporter's question on what Einstein thinks of the book they co-write?
(a) Infeld doesn't speak English.
(b) Einstein never opens the book.
(c) Infeld doesn't have time to answer the question.
(d) Einstein doesn't like it, and Infeld doesn't want to say that.

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

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

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

5. Einstein has a medical issue in Chapter Ten. While in Switzerland, he has a ___________.
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Brain tumor.
(d) Broken hip.

6. In what area does Mrs. Einstein excel?
(a) Simple things like writing letters.
(b) Complex things like writing new theories.
(c) Common things like tipping people and keeping track of bills.
(d) Difficult tasks such as redecorating the house.

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) He does not put on a clean coat for the lecture.
(d) His lecture does not last four hours like the first.

8. Einstein resigns from the Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals after a year because he realizes what about the organization?
(a) They are only interested in making money.
(b) They are only interesting in the smaller countries.
(c) They are only interested in helping the powerful members.
(d) They are only interested in stopping Communism.

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

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

11. When asked by the Archbishop what effect his theory has on religion, what does Einstein answer?
(a) It destroys religion completely.
(b) None.
(c) It makes religion irrelevant.
(d) It makes religion more important.

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

13. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?
(a) Pauline dies.
(b) Margot gets married.
(c) Hermann loses his job.
(d) Elsa becomes ill.

14. Einstein decides in Chapter Twelve that he sends a letter of resignation to the Academy at Berlin. What is the response?
(a) They do not respond at all.
(b) They are saddened that he feels resignation necessary.
(c) They see it as proof that Einstein is a Communist.
(d) They do not regret his resignation.

15. The author ends the book by quoting what important person?
(a) President Taft.
(b) Mrs. Einstein.
(c) President Eisenhower.
(d) Hans Albert Einstein.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Einstein's meeting with the German consul, one of the staff says what about Einstein's decision not to return to Germany?

2. During Chapter Eight, Einstein tells his wife to pack as he intends to travel to which country?

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

4. The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

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

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