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

2. 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 agrees to meet with the young man later.
(c) He dismisses the idea as foolish.
(d) He angrily tells the young man to leave.

3. During the racial purge of German Universities, which of the following groups are NOT fired?
(a) Pacifists.
(b) Freemasons.
(c) Those married to Jewish women.
(d) Older professors.

4. On the way home from the trip to Japan, Einstein cannot resist an invitation to visit what country?
(a) Portugal.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) America.

5. Einstein doesn't usually enjoy movies, but he does appreciate the one he attends as a guest of which movie star in Chapter Eleven?
(a) Clark Gable.
(b) Charlie Chaplin.
(c) Fred Astaire.
(d) Shirley Temple.

6. As the Einsteins prepare to return to California in 1932, Dr. Einstein tells his wife to take a long look at their house. Why?
(a) He intends to find one like it in America.
(b) It is a long trip and they won't see it for several months.
(c) He has a feeling they won't be returning.
(d) He is considering selling it and wants Elsa's opinion.

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

8. The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
(a) He never tries to impress anyone.
(b) He is always himself.
(c) He speaks only to those he considers as smart as himself.
(d) He wins people with warmth and sincerity.

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

10. What part of California do the Einsteins NOT enjoy?
(a) Beautiful foothills.
(b) Great hotel.
(c) Pacific ocean.
(d) Good weather.

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

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

13. The President of Columbia University, in his introduction, says that Dr. Einstein gives the world...?
(a) "a way to build weapons."
(b) "nothing special."
(c) "an intellectual lighthouse."
(d) "a grand new future."

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 is unusual about Einstein's recommendations for people to take a US hospital job?
(a) He refuses to recommend anyone.
(b) He doesn't know the people he recommends.
(c) He recommends his daughter.
(d) He recommends four people for the same position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some members of the city council in Berlin oppose giving Einstein a gift. In exasperation, Einstein does what?

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

3. What is ironic about Hitler's attitude toward Einstein in Chapter Twelve?

4. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?

5. Who is present when Einstein dies at the end of Chapter Fourteen?

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