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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, "A Life Without Calendar," Moe Berg became a regular at Princeton, arriving at the home of what old friend the night of the game and gaining an invitation to dinner and a place to stay for the night?
(a) P.H. Truman.
(b) I.M. Levitt.
(c) W.J. Donovan.
(d) H.P. Robertson.

2. In Chapter 12, "Always Good Company," Moe Berg was sent to Zurich for a lecture by what physicist?
(a) Aldo Icardi.
(b) Niels Bohr.
(c) Joliot-Curie.
(d) Dr. Otto Hahn.

3. During what years was Nelson Rockefeller U.S. Vice President?
(a) 1972-1974.
(b) 1974-1977.
(c) 1977-1979.
(d) 1969-1972.

4. What was the name of the mission Moe Berg was assigned to with the objective of encouraging Italian scientists to come to America?
(a) AZUSA.
(b) ALIAS.
(c) AKUMA.
(d) AKORN.

5. What position did Moe Berg play for the Boston Red Sox?
(a) 1st base.
(b) Pitcher.
(c) Center field.
(d) Catcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the OSS become after its dissolution in Chapter 12, "Always Good Company"?

2. What Russian physicist developed a new method for liquefaction of air with a low-pressure cycle using a special high-efficiency expansion turbine in 1939?

3. How many times was Ted Williams an All-Star?

4. Who did Moe Berg convince Lise Meitner to write a letter to while in Switzerland?

5. Who was the moderator of the radio quiz show which Moe Berg made guest appearances on in 1939?

Short Essay Questions

1. What young aeronautical engineer did Moe Berg track down in Chapter 11, "A Perfect Spy"? What was the outcome of the mission?

2. After returning from Switzerland in Chapter 12, "Always Good Company," where did Moe Berg go next? What happened to the OSS?

3. When did the CIA offer Moe Berg a contract in Chapter 13, "A Life Without Calendar"? How was his relationship with the CIA?

4. Where did Moe travel in his work for the OIAA in Chapter 9, "Southern Junket"?

5. What German scientist did the U.S. have concern for in Chapter 10, "Remus Heads for Rome"?

6. Describe Moe Berg's final days in Chapter 13, "A Life Without Calendar." How did Berg survive during this time?

7. What financial troubles did Moe Berg encounter in Chapter 13, "A Life Without Calendar"?

8. What did Moe Berg spend the summer of 1944 doing? What driver accompanied him in Chapter 11, "A Perfect Spy"?

9. What led to the Cold War, as described in Chapter 12, "Always Good Company"?

10. On what radio show did Moe Berg appear in Chapter 8, "Mr. Berg, You've Been Brilliant"? Why did he discontinue appearing on the show?

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