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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time it is published, the popular saying about Einstein's famous theory is what?
(a) He is completely insane.
(b) It changes the world.
(c) The idea is an old one that everyone knows about.
(d) Only a dozen men in the world understand it.

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?
(a) He is thinking.
(b) There is too much noise downstairs.
(c) He is mad at his sister.
(d) He doesn't feel well.

3. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Strict.
(b) Unavailable.
(c) Distant.
(d) Devoted.

4. What kind of school does Einstein find in Aarau in Chapter Four?
(a) One where teachers really try to help their students learn.
(b) A lazy place where teachers don't expect much of students.
(c) The same kind of school he attends in Munich.
(d) A difficult school where he quickly grows bored.

5. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
(a) She thinks the boy is trying to sell something.
(b) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.
(c) She thinks the boy tries to steal Einstein's work.
(d) The boy is poor and dirty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?

2. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?

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

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

5. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?

(see the answer key)

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