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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 11 June 1905 through Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Einstein sneak away from his wife in the middle of the night?
(a) To walk in solitude.
(b) To drink with Besso.
(c) To meet a mistress.
(d) To work on equations.

2. When does Besso remember looking like Einstein as he is now (second Interlude)?
(a) When Besso's wife was diagnosed with a fatal illness.
(b) When Besso's father died.
(c) When Besso found out he was losing his job.
(d) When Besso's son died.

3. In the "15 June 1905" dream, how many years in the future does the young woman go?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

4. According to the "29 May 1905" dream, why does this world exist as it does?
(a) Time passes more slowly for those in distress.
(b) Time passes in slow motion.
(c) Time passes more slowly for those who keep order.
(d) Time passes more slowly for those in motion.

5. In the "17 June 1905" dream, why is the baker yelling at a woman?
(a) She is not making her regular pick-ups on time.
(b) She has not paid her bill.
(c) She is his lover and they are arguing.
(d) She is late for work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator want readers to consider in the "3 May 1905" dream?

2. What is the name of Einstein's wife?

3. How is time described in the "17 June 1905" dream?

4. Why does the young man choose to return to his proper place in time rather than staying a few minutes in the future in the "15 June 1905" dream?

5. Why does the terrace of the Bundesterrasse have a striking view?

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