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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Einstein's attitude toward the murder of Walter Rathenau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of Chapter Nine?
(a) He doesn't feel that it makes a difference in his life.
(b) He is shocked and worried about the anti-Semitism rising in Germany.
(c) He believes the man should be more careful.
(d) He thinks Rathenau has it coming.

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

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

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

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

6. 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 helping the powerful members.
(b) They are only interested in making money.
(c) They are only interested in stopping Communism.
(d) They are only interesting in the smaller countries.

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

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

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

10. At the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, Einstein finally resumes his research on what?
(a) Thermodynamic fluctuation.
(b) Gravitational fields.
(c) Relativity.
(d) Photoelectric effect.

11. Some members of the city council in Berlin oppose giving Einstein a gift. In exasperation, Einstein does what?
(a) Tries to have the opposition fired.
(b) Refuses the gift.
(c) Makes a speech about the council.
(d) Moves to Munich.

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

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

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

15. What does Einstein do after his retirement in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Travels around the world.
(b) Visits friends.
(c) Continues figuring out new theories.
(d) Sleeps a lot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?

3. Why is Einstein disgusted with his quarters on the ship for America?

4. What is Einstein's position on pacifism as he ages and as tension once again rises in Europe?

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

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