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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?
(a) No one takes him seriously.
(b) No one is able to recreate the experiment.
(c) No one hears of his work.
(d) No one understands his work well enough to do the experiments.

2. A boy in the coffee shop makes fun of Einstein as an absent-minded professor. How does the shop owner respond?
(a) He ignores the comment.
(b) He laughs and joins in on the joke.
(c) He throws the boy out of his shop.
(d) He reproves the boy and says Einstein is the smartest man in the world.

3. 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.

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

5. How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six?
(a) 2.
(b) 35.
(c) 180.
(d) 0.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?

4. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Einstein's view, as stated in Chapter Seven, on how scientists should behave in the global community.

2. Describe Mr. Einstein's appearance at the opening of the book.

3. Why is Einstein asked not to return to the Luitpold Gymnasium?

4. Why is Einstein sometimes called the Newton of the twentieth century?

5. What is interesting about Einstein's approach to the customary visits usually undertaken by new staff members? What is the result of his decision?

6. Is it easy or difficult to manage a child like Albert? Explain.

7. Why does Mileva decide not to move with her husband to Berlin?

8. Why is the job at the Patent Office a good position for Einstein? Explain.

9. According to the author, why does young Einstein not fit in at his school?

10. Describe Pauline Einstein. What kind of woman is she?

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