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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the "11 June 1905" dream, what is the last thought that the young man has?
(a) That the world ends in cloudy skies.
(b) That the world ends in darkness.
(c) That the world ends in rain.
(d) That the world ends in sunlight.

2. In the third Interlude, where are Einstein and Besso?
(a) At Besso's home.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) In a fishing boat.
(d) At Einstein's home.

3. How is the world described in the "15 June 1905" dream?
(a) Time is oblivious to all inhabitants.
(b) Time is negotiable.
(c) Time is reversible.
(d) Time is a visible dimension.

4. According to the narrator, the world described in the "11 June 1905" dream, is a world without what?
(a) A future.
(b) A past.
(c) A present.
(d) A hope.

5. According to the "29 May 1905" dream, how does the world exist?
(a) In slow motion.
(b) In a state of constant order.
(c) In a state of distress.
(d) In constant motion.

6. 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 fact that Einstein has not changed clothes in three days.
(d) The erratic way Einstein's hair is jutting out in all directions.

7. Who is responsible for discovering the "speed effect?"
(a) Sir Handel Moritz of Bern.
(b) Sir Archibald Barrett of Munich.
(c) Mr. Alan Mulhouse of Massac.
(d) Mr. Randolph Whig of Surrey.

8. What actions of Einstein's surprised Besso when he looked like Einstein does now?
(a) When Einstein came to Besso's home to care for him.
(b) When Einstein took a leave from work to travel with Besso on a personal health vacation.
(c) Einstein took Besso into his home and cared for him for a month.
(d) When Einstein quit his own job to care for Besso.

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

10. Why does the man at the graveside ("2 June 1905" dream) not weep for his friend?
(a) His friend lived a very good life and he refuses to mourn him.
(b) His friend will be with him again given that time moves backward in this world.
(c) The man has no tears left given his friend has had a very long sickness leading up to his death.
(d) The man believes in a second life better than the first.

11. In the world described in the "3 June 1905" dream, how do people learn about the seasons?
(a) Through pictures.
(b) From books.
(c) Through museums.
(d) Through notes from the dead.

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

13. What is wrong with the people who live in the world described in the "20 May 1905" dream?
(a) They have no memories.
(b) They have no future.
(c) They have no dreams.
(d) They have no hope.

14. Why do some people, in the world described in the "29 May 1905" dream, refuse to look out their windows?
(a) Because they are mad that others are traveling faster than they are.
(b) Because they are afraid to look upon the clock tower on Kramgasse.
(c) Because they live in complete solitude and what no interference.
(d) Because they are afraid that others are moving slower than they are.

15. What have those who live in the world of the "9 June 1905" dream determined is the only way to live?
(a) To ask all others of their advice.
(b) To die.
(c) To ignore all others advice.
(d) To do as much as they can, as soon as they can.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are events triggered in the world described in the "10 June 1905" dream?

2. In the "15 June 1905" dream, how many years in the future does the young woman go?

3. What is happening in the young woman's house in the "15 June 1905" dream?

4. According to the "5 June 1905" dream, how does this world seem?

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

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