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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He is excited and enjoying it.
(b) He's convinced it dies down in three months or so.
(c) He knows he'll be famous forever.
(d) He hopes it lasts a long time.

4. 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) Stops answering them completely.
(c) Refuses to sign any more.
(d) Declares that the request must include money for charity.

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

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

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

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

9. During the tour of Japan, Einstein's guide says that Einstein offends Japanese people. How?
(a) He does not greet the mayor appropriately.
(b) His lecture does not last four hours like the first.
(c) He does not put on a clean coat for the lecture.
(d) He does not bother to learn Japanese.

10. Einstein always tries to help others. In what way does he try to help most in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Giving scholarships to good students.
(b) Getting refugees out of Europe.
(c) Rebuilding neighborhood homes.
(d) Donating to the war effort.

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

12. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?
(a) Singing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Driving.
(d) Sailing.

13. 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 do not regret his resignation.
(c) They are saddened that he feels resignation necessary.
(d) They see it as proof that Einstein is a Communist.

14. Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Speak German.
(c) Work in schools.
(d) Appear American.

15. After children sing carols at the Einstein house for Christmas, what reward does he offer them?
(a) Some cookies.
(b) A few pennies.
(c) He goes with them.
(d) Math lessons.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Einstein mentions during the Berlin gift nonsense that it "becomes an excuse for many people for the best thing there is in life:________".

4. Who comes to live with Einstein early in Chapter Fourteen?

5. Einstein gives a gift to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in Chapter Thirteen. What is the gift?

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