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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The city of Berlin decides to give Einstein what for his 50th birthday?
(a) A beautiful plaque in appreciation.
(b) A new house on the river.
(c) A statue in the center of town.
(d) A park bearing his name.

2. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?
(a) Angry.
(b) Secretly sympathetic.
(c) Sad.
(d) Annoyed.

3. The title of Chapter Seven says that Einstein is sometimes called the _____________ of the Twentieth Century.
(a) Newton.
(b) Darwin.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Genius.

4. During Chapter Nine, how does Mrs. Einstein begin to feel about their fame?
(a) She is concerned about how it affects her children.
(b) She is growing frustrated with it all.
(c) She doesn't wish to return home to their former life.
(d) She is happier than ever.

5. During Chapter Eight, Einstein tells his wife to pack as he intends to travel to which country?
(a) Sweden.
(b) France.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Two, Hermann finds Albert awake when he goes to check on the boy. Why does Albert say he's still awake?

2. To which country do the Einsteins move after leaving America?

3. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?

4. Though he has enemies in political circles, why os Einstein is happy during Chapter Nine?

5. With which detractors of his theories does Einstein grow particularly angry?

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