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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.
(b) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.
(c) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.
(d) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.

2. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) A warm blanket.
(b) A glass of water.
(c) The compass.
(d) His teddy bear.

3. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?
(a) A violinist.
(b) A good father.
(c) A professor.
(d) A factory owner.

4. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?
(a) The weather is getting worse.
(b) To discuss an interesting theory.
(c) The boy brings Einstein's mail.
(d) So that the boy can warm up and answer Einstein's questions.

5. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Going to the doctor.
(b) Being a soldier.
(c) Sleep walking.
(d) Going to prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?

2. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?

3. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?

4. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?

5. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?

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