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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Einstein decide not to accept the offered professorship in Jerusalem after leaving Germany?
(a) Younger, less famous scientist refugees need jobs there.
(b) He thinks Hitler might invade Jerusalem.
(c) His wife is not able to tolerate the climate.
(d) He doesn't like the University.

2. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Learning.
(b) A diploma.
(c) Parties.
(d) Being away from their families.

3. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?
(a) Because he is friends with the man's parents.
(b) So the young man doesn't lose his job.
(c) The man threatens to blackmail him.
(d) Elsa begs him to grant it.

4. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a beginner.
(b) He is a Jew.
(c) He is not qualified.
(d) He is a foreigner.

5. How does Einstein refer to the way he feels about lecturing at the university?
(a) "Performances on the trapeze."
(b) "The best work I've ever done."
(c) "A silly, pointless exercise."
(d) "My calling in life."

Short Answer Questions

1. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?

2. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?

3. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

4. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?

5. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?

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