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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dimensions does the man in the leather coat live in simultaneously?

2. What did Einstein's theory of time begin as?

3. According to the "8 May 1905" dream, what is the date the world will end?

4. In the Prologue, how many times does the clock tower chime?

5. Where did Basso and Einstein meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are some people unhappy in the world where time exists as a circle?

2. What is the tragedy of the world described in the 10 May 1905 dream?

3. What happens one minute before the end of the world?

4. According to the first Interlude, why is Besso worried about Einstein?

5. Why do people in the 26 April 1905 dream choose to live in the mountains?

6. What is the problem living life within the confines of solitary moments? (14 April 1905)

7. Why does Besso believe that there are problems with Einstein's reasoning behind his creation of a theory of time?

8. What happens one month before the world ends?

9. Why does Besso think that Einstein is capable of anything?

10. At the end of the 26 April 1905 dream, what are the negative effects of living in the mountains?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Great Clock. What problems are associated with placing all trust in a manmade object? What are the benefits associated with placing all trust in a synthetic object? Would you choose to place you life in the motion of the clock or not? Why? Cite specific examples from the text to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

Answer the following essay question being sure to use at least two examples and fully explaining the reasoning behind your answer:

- What is your least favorite dream from "Einstein's Dreams" and why?

Essay Topic 3

Answer the following essay question being sure to use at least two examples while fully explaining why the textual evidence is being used:

- What is your favorite dream from "Einstein's Dreams" and why?

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