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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Though he has enemies in political circles, why os Einstein is happy during Chapter Nine?
(a) World leaders appreciate his work.
(b) He feels sure it ends soon.
(c) Common people still love him.
(d) He doesn't care about politics.

4. 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."

5. 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 agrees to meet with the young man later.
(c) He angrily tells the young man to leave.
(d) He is horrified.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the honor of the award in Chapter Ten, Einstein also receives what?

2. In Chapter Fourteen, some of Einstein's colleagues ask him to set up a meeting with ________ to discuss their work on the atom bomb.

3. Einstein returns to work at the end of Chapter Thirteen. Why is this unusual?

4. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?

5. The Einsteins leave the children at home in Chapter Nine in order to take a trip through what region?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe and explain Einstein's answer to the reporter who asks about the political climate in Germany. Why is Einstein so careful in answering?

2. Why do some Berlin scientists imply that Einstein is a traitor to his country?

3. Explain why Einstein, a former pacifist, agrees to speak to President Roosevelt about the creation of an atomic bomb.

4. The Holocaust is not underway when Einstein elects not to return to Germany. Why does he decide to stay away from his homeland?

5. What reason does Einstein give for wishing to cooperate particularly with American scientists?

6. Why are the Einsteins happier in California than on other trips? What is different?

7. Describe Einstein's attempts to help those less fortunate refugees in Chapter Thirteen.

8. Why is Hitler's persecution of Einstein as a Jew ironic? Explain.

9. Einstein brings national attention to Germany, so it seems logical that Hitler celebrates Einstein's success. This is not the case. Why?

10. Elsa Einstein says that it is difficult to be married to Albert Einstein. Does this seem likely? Why is it difficult?

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