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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 2 June, 1905 through 10 June, 1905.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the "14 May 1905" dream, why do children who have left the city curse their parents?
(a) For extending their life.
(b) For trying to hold them forever.
(c) For loving them too much.
(d) For bearing them in the first place.

3. What does the narrator say about a world with no time?
(a) The world forgets how to function.
(b) People take too much for granted.
(c) Without time the world fails to progress at a natural pace.
(d) There is no life without time.

4. According to the narrator, why do people wear watches?
(a) As time keepers.
(b) As ornaments.
(c) As weight for balance.
(d) As reminders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the dream on "24 April 1905," what happens when the two "times" meet?

2. What time of the day is it at the beginning of the second Interlude?

3. What happens one month before the end of the world?

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

5. According to the "20 May 1905 dream, what must people do at the end of the day?

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