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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?
(a) She is tired of answering his questions.
(b) He is misbehaving all day.
(c) His cheeks are flushed and she's worried he is getting a fever.
(d) He is late for supper.

2. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) He is disrespectful.
(b) No one knows what to expect from him.
(c) He spends too much time dreaming.
(d) He is shy.

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

4. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
(b) That Albert drops out of school.
(c) That Albert come to him with questions.
(d) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.

5. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?
(a) Clean his house.
(b) Run errands for him.
(c) An ice cream cone.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?

3. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?

4. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?

5. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

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