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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. At what time do the people of Berne convene at Kramgasse?
(a) At four minutes to three.
(b) At two minutes to two.
(c) At seven minutes to five.
(d) At three minutes to four.

2. According to the narrator in the "22 May 1905" dream, a world that gives brief scenes from the future, what kinds of risks do people take?
(a) Only the risks that concern their children.
(b) None at all.
(c) Everything a person does is a risk.
(d) Few.

3. Where are Einstein and Besso walking in the "Interlude?"
(a) Near the Aase.
(b) On Speichergasse.
(c) On the square.
(d) On the Kierstach.

4. How can Besso tell that Einstein is making progress on his theory?
(a) The erratic way Einstein's hair is jutting out in all directions.
(b) The fact that Einstein has not changed clothes in three days.
(c) The dark circles under Einstein's eyes.
(d) The way that Einstein's eye look glassed over.

5. According to the "4 May 1905" dream, "If time and the passage of events are the same" what happens to time?
(a) Time moves very fast.
(b) People barely move at all.
(c) Time barely moves at all.
(d) People move very fast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can a person see from the cafe on the corner of Kramagasse and Theaterplatz?

2. In the second Interlude, what is the first dialogue between Besso and Einstein that the reader comes across?

3. Who has Besso received a letter from announcing a visit?

4. Who is the author of the paper that Einstein left on Besso's desk?

5. What do those of religious faith see time as evidence of?

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