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

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

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

4. When asked by a reporter if he is happy in America, how does Einstein respond?
(a) "I don't mind living here."
(b) "I am very happy if I ever get to see it."
(c) "I am much happier when I leave it."
(d) "I think this place is a dump."

5. Why is Einstein's assistant, Infeld, unable to answer a reporter's question on what Einstein thinks of the book they co-write?
(a) Einstein doesn't like it, and Infeld doesn't want to say that.
(b) Infeld doesn't have time to answer the question.
(c) Infeld doesn't speak English.
(d) Einstein never opens the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which country do the Einsteins move after leaving America?

2. Hitler claims that all BUT WHICH group causes Germany to lose World War I?

3. What is Einstein's favorite part about the job at the new university as Chapter Thirteen begins?

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

5. During his tour of America, Einstein is beginning to have grave concerns about what situation at home in Germany?

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

3. Explain Einstein's view of the political climate in Germany at the beginning of Chapter Nine.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Explain why the author calls Einstein a false prophet at the beginning of Chapter Eight.

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