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

2. Einstein learns he is awarded what distinction at the end of Chapter Nine?
(a) MacArthur Genius Award.
(b) International Leadership Award.
(c) National Medal of Science.
(d) Nobel Prize.

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

4. The Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals is a part of which world organization?
(a) The G20.
(b) The United Nations.
(c) The League of Nations.
(d) The Security Council.

5. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?
(a) His crazy theories.
(b) His unkempt appearance.
(c) His German birth.
(d) His inability to speak French.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what aspect of New York is Einstein frustrated?

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

3. Einstein has a medical issue in Chapter Ten. While in Switzerland, he has a ___________.

4. In Hitler's eyes, Einstein is guilty because he is all BUT WHICH of the following?

5. Hitler turns on the Jews first because he is not yet ready for war. He intends to wage war on all BUT WHICH of the following countries?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the boat incident in Chapter Thirteen, and explain what the reader learns about Einstein from this story.

3. Einstein asks an American diplomat why the U.S. does not try to end Japan's aggressions in China with a boycott. Explain the diplomat's response and Einstein's feelings about the response.

4. What does the reader learn about Einstein's tastes, based on his reaction to the quarters on the ship reserves for him?

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

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

7. Why is Einstein's international fame surprising?

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

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

10. Explain Einstein's worries about the German Republic and his disturbing revelation in Marseilles.

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