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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 is present when Einstein dies at the end of Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Night nurse.
(b) Elsa.
(c) Hans.
(d) Maja.

2. What is unusual about Einstein's recommendations for people to take a US hospital job?
(a) He recommends his daughter.
(b) He refuses to recommend anyone.
(c) He doesn't know the people he recommends.
(d) He recommends four people for the same position.

3. Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..."
(a) "is very difficult."
(b) "is very entertaining."
(c) "is a huge nuisance."
(d) "is absolutely wonderful."

4. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) He knows he'll be famous forever.
(b) He is excited and enjoying it.
(c) He hopes it lasts a long time.
(d) He's convinced it dies down in three months or so.

5. The President of Columbia University, in his introduction, says that Dr. Einstein gives the world...?
(a) "an intellectual lighthouse."
(b) "a grand new future."
(c) "a way to build weapons."
(d) "nothing special."

Short Answer Questions

1. The author mentions three ways Einstein behaves toward all admirers. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

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

3. During Chapter Nine, how does Mrs. Einstein begin to feel about their fame?

4. The author ends the book by quoting what important person?

5. In what area does Mrs. Einstein excel?

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

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

4. Why is Elsa Einstein unhappy in Jerusalem? Explain.

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

6. Why is Einstein happier at Princeton University than he is at previous appointments?

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

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

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

10. What plan does Einstein think up to slow the flood of autograph requests?

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