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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?
(a) Theory of Space Travel.
(b) Theory of Celestial Bodies.
(c) Theory of Gravity.
(d) Theory of Relativity.

2. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?
(a) He is too busy with his friends to focus on schoolwork.
(b) He doesn't think he needs friends.
(c) He hates the other kids.
(d) The other boys think he's stupid.

3. Miss Dukas reproves Einstein for doing what toward the end of Chapter One?
(a) Letting strangers into the house.
(b) Talking to too many people on his way home.
(c) Drinking coffee at the coffee shop.
(d) Going out without his socks.

4. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?
(a) His son teaches him.
(b) He has a PhD in chemistry.
(c) He has read a great deal about science.
(d) His factory produces electrical and chemical supplies.

5. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?
(a) No one hears of his work.
(b) No one understands his work well enough to do the experiments.
(c) No one takes him seriously.
(d) No one is able to recreate the experiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?

2. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?

3. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?

4. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?

5. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?

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