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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to live with Einstein early in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Maja.
(b) Margot.
(c) Hans.
(d) Elsa.

2. Mrs. Einstein is frightened and alarmed when she hears what report in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Her children are still in Germany.
(b) Their home in Germany is claimed by the government.
(c) That people think Einstein is Communist.
(d) Nazis offer money for Einstein to be assassinated.

3. Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..."
(a) "is very entertaining."
(b) "is very difficult."
(c) "is absolutely wonderful."
(d) "is a huge nuisance."

4. Why is Einstein disgusted with his quarters on the ship for America?
(a) They are not luxurious enough.
(b) They are too luxurious.
(c) They are not close to the kitchen.
(d) They are too close to steerage.

5. As the Einsteins prepare to return to California in 1932, Dr. Einstein tells his wife to take a long look at their house. Why?
(a) He has a feeling they won't be returning.
(b) He is considering selling it and wants Elsa's opinion.
(c) It is a long trip and they won't see it for several months.
(d) He intends to find one like it in America.

6. Which of the following does the author NOT mention as current possible benefits of atomic power?
(a) Conquering poverty.
(b) Conquering deserts.
(c) Conquering other countries.
(d) Conquering diseases.

7. To which country do the Einsteins move after leaving America?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Germany.

8. In what year does Einstein die?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1943.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1975.

9. Einstein resigns from the Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals after a year because he realizes what about the organization?
(a) They are only interested in making money.
(b) They are only interested in stopping Communism.
(c) They are only interested in helping the powerful members.
(d) They are only interesting in the smaller countries.

10. Einstein receives several gifts as he prepares to leave the US. What is his attitude toward these gifts?
(a) He believes he deserves them.
(b) He doesn't like them.
(c) He thinks Americans are crazy.
(d) He is puzzled.

11. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?
(a) Has a stamp of his signature made and has his wife answer them.
(b) Declares that the request must include money for charity.
(c) Stops answering them completely.
(d) Refuses to sign any more.

12. The city of Berlin decides to give Einstein what for his 50th birthday?
(a) A beautiful plaque in appreciation.
(b) A new house on the river.
(c) A statue in the center of town.
(d) A park bearing his name.

13. What does Einstein do after his retirement in Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Sleeps a lot.
(b) Continues figuring out new theories.
(c) Travels around the world.
(d) Visits friends.

14. How long does it take Einstein to become a US citizen?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Twenty years.

15. On the way home from the trip to Japan, Einstein cannot resist an invitation to visit what country?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) England.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein doesn't usually enjoy movies, but he does appreciate the one he attends as a guest of which movie star in Chapter Eleven?

2. Why is Einstein's assistant, Infeld, unable to answer a reporter's question on what Einstein thinks of the book they co-write?

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

4. During his tour of America, Einstein is beginning to have grave concerns about what situation at home in Germany?

5. With which detractors of his theories does Einstein grow particularly angry?

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