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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?
(a) His boss.
(b) The postman.
(c) Another professor.
(d) A young girl.

2. Einstein moves his family into a small apartment to save money, and the children wake up covered in bites. What is biting them?
(a) Roaches.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Rats.
(d) Bedbugs.

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

4. 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 baseball bat.
(c) A compass.
(d) A horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

2. What impression does the reader have of Mileva's attitude toward her life during Chapter Six?

3. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?

4. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?

5. Einstein's work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?

(see the answer key)

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