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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Sleep walking.
(b) Going to prison.
(c) Being a soldier.
(d) Going to the doctor.

2. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Prague.
(d) Zurich.

3. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?
(a) That he is finally recognized for his work.
(b) That other scientists take him seriously.
(c) That he can retire.
(d) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.

4. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?
(a) He is known and respected by everyone, and doesn't think he's better than others.
(b) No one knows who he is.
(c) He knows he is smarter than everyone else, and goes out of his way to show it.
(d) He thinks the other citizens are dumb and makes fun of them.

5. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Public.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Einstein is most interested in what part of being a professor?

3. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?

4. Einstein mentions during the Berlin gift nonsense that it "becomes an excuse for many people for the best thing there is in life:________".

5. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?

(see the answer key)

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