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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. What month does the Swiss and English couple meet to vacation together?
(a) July.
(b) August.
(c) May.
(d) June.

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

3. What do those of religious faith see time as evidence of?
(a) The Second Coming.
(b) The Apocalypse.
(c) God.
(d) Death.

4. How do the clouds appear, in the "17 June 1905" dream, after a gap in time?
(a) Gone completely.
(b) Moved, but not really enough to notice.
(c) Exactly the same.
(d) Moved and, therefore, confusing for inhabitants.

5. In the Prologue, how many times does the clock tower chime?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is time, in the "17 June 1905" dream, described as?

3. In the "10 May 1905" dream, why is one man sitting at a table weeping uncontrollably?

4. Where is Einstein looking as the second Interlude comes to a close?

5. How does time move in the "14 May 1905" dream?

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