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

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

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

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

5. With what aspect of New York is Einstein frustrated?
(a) The people are not very friendly toward his wife.
(b) He cannot go on sight-seeing trips without being recognized.
(c) The food is terrible and he has an upset stomach the whole trip.
(d) The museums are not as nice as he hopes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein always tries to help others. In what way does he try to help most in Chapter Thirteen?

2. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?

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

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

5. Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Einstein's behavior after Elsa's death in Chapter Thirteen tell the reader about him? Is he insensitive?

4. Why does Einstein finally decide to settle in America?

5. Explain the approach Einstein wants the U.S. to take in regards to the atomic bomb after its creation.

6. With what group of critics does Einstein grow angry in Chapter Eight, and why?

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

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

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

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

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