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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. During the tour of Japan, Einstein's guide says that Einstein offends Japanese people. How?
2. Once the atomic bomb is built and tested, how does Einstein recommend the US proceed?
3. Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France?
4. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?
5. To which country do the Einsteins move after leaving America?
Short Essay Questions
1. What plan does Einstein think up to slow the flood of autograph requests?
2. Why is Einstein no longer a pacifist in Chapter Fourteen?
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. Why is Einstein happier at Princeton University than he is at previous appointments?
5. What does Einstein's behavior after Elsa's death in Chapter Thirteen tell the reader about him? Is he insensitive?
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 does Einstein finally decide to settle in America?
8. Einstein brings national attention to Germany, so it seems logical that Hitler celebrates Einstein's success. This is not the case. Why?
9. Explain Einstein's worries about the German Republic and his disturbing revelation in Marseilles.
10. With what group of critics does Einstein grow angry in Chapter Eight, and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the different schools Einstein attends and discuss why those schools are helpful or harmful to Einstein as he matures. What effect do the various types of instruction have on his personality and on his teaching career later in life?
Essay Topic 2
Max Planck and Einstein have an interesting professional relationship that changes and evolves over the years. Planck is an important figure in Einstein's life. Discuss the different stages of their relationship and the reasons it changes.
Essay Topic 3
Albert Einstein is a problem student. Is he too lazy to learn, or does his school system fail him? Use supporting material from the text and discuss in detail the challenge of teaching Einstein. What other great scholars or artists are difficult students?
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