How well do you know Albert Einstein? - Comments

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The forum discussion centers around a quiz titled "How Well Do You Know Albert Einstein?" Participants shared their scores, revealing a range of knowledge about Einstein's life and contributions. Many users expressed surprise at their own scores, with some achieving perfect results while others struggled with specific questions. Common themes included Einstein's presidency offer, his vegetarianism, and personal trivia, highlighting the quiz's mix of scientific and biographical content.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Albert Einstein's major contributions to physics.
  • Understanding of Einstein's personal life, including his vegetarianism and presidency offer.
  • Knowledge of common trivia related to historical figures.
  • Ability to analyze quiz formats and question types.
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  • Research Albert Einstein's biography, particularly Walter Isaacson's book.
  • Explore the significance of Einstein's presidency offer in the context of Israeli history.
  • Investigate the impact of Einstein's vegetarianism on his public image.
  • Develop quizzes focusing on scientific contributions of historical figures.
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This discussion is beneficial for trivia enthusiasts, educators creating quizzes, and individuals interested in deepening their understanding of Albert Einstein's life and legacy.

  • #61
Greg Bernhardt said:
Even if you didn't get a great score at least you know a little bit more trivia about the man :)
yes , its great... you should also organize more quiz related to GK.
 
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12
 
  • #63
5/12
 
  • #64
7/12 with one guess..
 
  • #65
I got 8/12, 'competent'. However many of the questions are silly or secondary and not really about him, so only one "essential" was wrong - I did not know he was vegetarian. It is somewhat in character, but I thought as absolute principle it would have been too dogmatic for him.
 
  • #66
7.

But how about a quiz that goes more into the science?
 
  • #67
Tue Sorensen said:
7.

But how about a quiz that goes more into the science?

Want to make one?
 
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  • #68
I got 7
 
  • #69
I got 7/12
 
  • #70
6/12
 
  • #71
Well, I guess 1 is as good a starting point as any :-) Fun quiz - I learned from it!
 

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