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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) Writes a newspaper.
(b) He is a factory owner.
(c) He is unemployed.
(d) Travels around giving speeches.

3. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?
(a) A chemistry set.
(b) A compass.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A horse.

4. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?
(a) His old Gymnasium in Munich.
(b) The Science Institute in Berlin.
(c) MIT in the USA.
(d) Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.

5. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?
(a) His sister lives there.
(b) It is also Einstein's hometown.
(c) He is friends with a woman who lives there.
(d) He attends school there.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?

2. 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?

3. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?

4. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?

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

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