WorksheetsEinstein and his Violin
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the main purpose of Albert Einstein's visit to the Land of Israel in February 1923?
To receive an award for his theory of relativity
To help Chaim Weizmann promote the establishment of the Hebrew University
To conduct scientific research
To visit family and friends
Which of the following cities did Albert Einstein visit during his stay in the Land of Israel?
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, and Haifa
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Haifa
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, and Haifa
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Bethlehem, and Haifa
What was the reaction of the audience to Einstein's lectures on the theory of relativity?
They were confused and uninterested
They gave him a stormy ovation
They left the lecture early
They protested against his theories
What musical instrument did Albert Einstein play during his visit to Norman Bentwich's house?
Piano
Cello
Violin
Flute
At what age did Albert Einstein start learning to play the violin?
4
6
8
10
Which composer’s works did Einstein especially love and describe as reflecting the inner beauty of the world?
Beethoven
Bach
Mozart
Tchaikovsky
What humorous activity did Einstein partake in on Halloween?
Dressed up as a scientist
Played serenades on his violin
Gave out candy
Told ghost stories
What was the name Einstein affectionately gave to his violin?
Lina
Bella
Viola
Stella
What did Einstein do instead of giving a speech at a reception in Prague?
Played the piano
Played the violin
Gave a dance performance
Sang a song
Who was the governor of Jerusalem that played the piano during a musical evening with Einstein?
David Yelin
Ronald Storrs
Chaim Weizmann
Ussishkin
What did Einstein's second wife, Elsa, say about his music playing?
It was a waste of time
It helped him think about his theories
It was not very good
It was better than his scientific work
What did Einstein do with his violin "Lina" when he could no longer play it?
Gave it to a museum
Sold it at an auction
Gave it to a friend
Donated it to a school
What was engraved inside Einstein's violin given by Oskar Steiger?
"To the world's greatest musician"
"Made for the world's greatest scientist, Professor Albert Einstein"
"A gift for the genius of science"
"To my dear friend, Albert"
What did Einstein often do on Christmas Eve?
Played Christmas carols with Lina
Attended church services
Hosted a large dinner party
Travelled to visit family
What was the humorous comment made by Fritz Kreisler to Einstein during a chamber ensemble?
"You play like a true maestro!"
"What's going on, Professor, don't you know how to count?!"
"Your music is as brilliant as your science!"
"You should stick to physics!"
