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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 can retire.
(b) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.
(c) That he is finally recognized for his work.
(d) That other scientists take him seriously.

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

3. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she should focus more on housework.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.
(c) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.
(d) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.

4. 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.

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

6. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?
(a) Bachelor of Science.
(b) Doctorate of Chemistry.
(c) Associate of Physics.
(d) Doctorate of Physics.

7. Shortly after the Einstein family relocates to Prague, Einstein is offered a full professorship where?
(a) His old Gymnasium in Munich.
(b) Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.
(c) MIT in the USA.
(d) The Science Institute in Berlin.

8. What impression does the reader have of Mileva's attitude toward her life during Chapter Six?
(a) She is completely pleased with her husband's success.
(b) She doesn't spend much time thinking about it.
(c) She is frustrated and growing more and more unhappy.
(d) She is bored with her life and doesn't like their house.

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

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

11. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Parties.
(b) Being away from their families.
(c) A diploma.
(d) Learning.

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

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

14. 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 usually throws a temper tantrum when in trouble.
(c) Albert seldom expresses interest about anything.
(d) He is happy that the Albert is sorry for his behavior.

15. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?
(a) It is also Einstein's hometown.
(b) He attends school there.
(c) His sister lives there.
(d) He is friends with a woman who lives there.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With what part of Einstein's job at the university is his wife dissatisfied in Chapter Six?

4. Mrs. Einstein thinks her young son's problems are perhaps due to what?

5. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

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