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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 is it, in the "15 June 1905" dream, for the young man in the polytechnic in Zurich?
(a) December.
(b) July.
(c) June.
(d) October.

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

3. What is the man on the fourth floor balcony looking down at?
(a) A child playing in the street.
(b) A red hat.
(c) A dog looking for food.
(d) A blue coat.

4. How old is Einstein in the novel?
(a) 25.
(b) 28.
(c) 26.
(d) 27.

5. What are gaps described as in this world's time, the "17 June 1905" dream?
(a) Somewhat noticeable that people make small readjustments and continue.
(b) Imperceptible.
(c) So overly noticeable that some people go insane.
(d) So noticeable that people are confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the Zytgloggeturm pay tribute?

2. Where are Besso and Einstein sitting in the second Interlude?

3. According to the dream on 3 June 1905, what is life a brief movement of?

4. Why does the man at the graveside ("2 June 1905" dream) not weep for his friend?

5. How does a traveler from the future talk?

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