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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 20 May, 1905 through Interlude.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What kind of person does Besso think Einstein is?
(a) A socialite and extrovert.
(b) A recluse and introvert.
(c) A man torn by innovations.
(d) A man exalted too early in life.

4. Why will schools close a year before the end of the world?
(a) Because schools were to be used as relief centers.
(b) Because families want time to spend together.
(c) Because "end of the world" vacations needed to be taken.
(d) Because there will be no need to learn with the end so close.

5. Where are Besso and Einstein sitting in the second Interlude?
(a) A cafe.
(b) A brasserie.
(c) Besso's home.
(d) A bookstore.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what did "just as things will be repeated in the future, all things now happening" do?

2. What happens to light in the "14 May 1905" dreams?

3. According to Besso, what does Einstein live without?

4. Where are Einstein and Besso walking in the "Interlude?"

5. How many pages is the young man's theory of time?

(see the answer key)

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