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

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

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

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

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 angrily tells the young man to leave.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He dismisses the idea as foolish.
(d) He agrees to meet with the young man later.

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked by the Archbishop what effect his theory has on religion, what does Einstein answer?

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

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

4. After children sing carols at the Einstein house for Christmas, what reward does he offer them?

5. Bertrand Russell comments that "Everybody knows that Einstein does something astonishing...".

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Einstein no longer a pacifist in Chapter Fourteen?

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Einstein so enthused to meet Dr. Albert Michelson in California?

9. Explain why some Japanese are insulted when Einstein speaks in that country.

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

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