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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Being away from their families.
(b) Learning.
(c) A diploma.
(d) Parties.

2. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) United States.

3. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?
(a) Her husband never spends any time with her.
(b) Her children are badly behaved.
(c) She no longer loves her husband.
(d) She has to keep house and has no time for learning.

4. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.
(b) He thinks she should focus more on housework.
(c) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.
(d) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.

5. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?
(a) A device for measuring small electric charges.
(b) A new way to calculate distance.
(c) A formula to measure the energy of the sun.
(d) A better way to measure gravity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?

2. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

3. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?

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

5. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?

(see the answer key)

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