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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals is a part of which world organization?
(a) The League of Nations.
(b) The United Nations.
(c) The Security Council.
(d) The G20.

2. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?
(a) He thinks they're lying and refuses to spend time with them.
(b) He starts plotting a German revolution.
(c) He begins dreaming of freedom for all men.
(d) He plans a career in government.

3. What is ironic about Hitler's attitude toward Einstein in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Einstein makes Hitler famous.
(b) Einstein doesn't live in Germany.
(c) Einstein is not particularly tied to his religion.
(d) Einstein agrees with Hitler's policies.

4. When Einstein first lectures on his theory in the US, he comments that, "It is all very simple." How does the audience respond?
(a) Gets up and leaves the lecture hall.
(b) Stares at him silently.
(c) Bursts into laughter.
(d) Begins shouting at him.

5. During the tour of Japan, Einstein's guide says that Einstein offends Japanese people. How?
(a) He does not bother to learn Japanese.
(b) He does not put on a clean coat for the lecture.
(c) He does not greet the mayor appropriately.
(d) His lecture does not last four hours like the first.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein tell the boy from the porch that he remembers best about Munich?

2. Though he has enemies in political circles, why os Einstein is happy during Chapter Nine?

3. In what area does Mrs. Einstein excel?

4. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?

5. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

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