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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?
(a) A compass.
(b) A fish.
(c) A planet.
(d) A dog.

2. What does Einstein's famous formula mean?
(a) Energy equals motion times the speed of sound squared.
(b) Energy equals motion times the speed of light.
(c) Energy equals mass times the speed of sound cubed.
(d) Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.

3. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?
(a) Angry.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Sad.
(d) Secretly sympathetic.

4. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?
(a) Run errands for him.
(b) Money.
(c) Clean his house.
(d) An ice cream cone.

5. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a Jew.
(b) He is not qualified.
(c) He is a foreigner.
(d) He is a beginner.

6. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?
(a) They are related.
(b) They are both refugees.
(c) He can blackmail Einstein.
(d) He is willing to pay.

7. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) United States.
(d) Germany.

8. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?
(a) The Science Institute in Berlin.
(b) MIT in the USA.
(c) His old Gymnasium in Munich.
(d) Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.

9. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) He is unemployed.
(b) Travels around giving speeches.
(c) Writes a newspaper.
(d) He is a factory owner.

10. 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 difficult school where he quickly grows bored.
(c) A lazy place where teachers don't expect much of students.
(d) The same kind of school he attends in Munich.

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

12. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.
(a) Proven correct.
(b) Proven ridiculous.
(c) Proven incorrect.
(d) Proven irrelevant.

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

14. When Einstein first lectures on his theory in the US, he comments that, "It is all very simple." How does the audience respond?
(a) Stares at him silently.
(b) Gets up and leaves the lecture hall.
(c) Begins shouting at him.
(d) Bursts into laughter.

15. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?
(a) He is glad his son can tell time.
(b) Albert seldom expresses interest about anything.
(c) He is happy that the Albert is sorry for his behavior.
(d) Albert usually throws a temper tantrum when in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?

2. When asked if the new Mrs. Einstein understands the theory of relativity, how does Einstein respond?

3. What is the result of the total eclipse expeditions in Chapter Seven?

4. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?

5. What does Einstein tell the boy from the porch that he remembers best about Munich?

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