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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?
(a) Her husband never spends any time with her.
(b) She has to keep house and has no time for learning.
(c) Her children are badly behaved.
(d) She no longer loves her husband.

2. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.
(b) The whole country hates him.
(c) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(d) He is pursued by the media.

3. The two American scientists, Michelson and Morley, are trying to measure the speed of what?
(a) Sound.
(b) Light.
(c) Time.
(d) Comets.

4. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?
(a) Evil Einstein.
(b) Dumb Albie.
(c) Nosey Bertie.
(d) Honest John.

5. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?
(a) A formula to measure the energy of the sun.
(b) A better way to measure gravity.
(c) A device for measuring small electric charges.
(d) A new way to calculate distance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what?

2. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?

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

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

5. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?

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