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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Money.
(c) An ice cream cone.
(d) Run errands for him.

2. The boy Miss Dukas leaves on the porch mentions to Einstein that his family all die in concentration camps, and that he is from what city?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Munich.
(c) Dresden.
(d) Ulm.

3. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) The compass.
(b) A warm blanket.
(c) His teddy bear.
(d) A glass of water.

4. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) Math lessons.
(b) Music lessons.
(c) Speech lessons.
(d) History lessons.

5. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Creates his curiosity.
(b) Makes him hate his father.
(c) Drives him to study geology.
(d) First arouses his interest in science.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?

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

3. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?

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

5. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?

(see the answer key)

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