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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?
(a) A horse.
(b) A chemistry set.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A compass.

2. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
(a) She thinks the boy is trying to sell something.
(b) She thinks the boy tries to steal Einstein's work.
(c) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.
(d) The boy is poor and dirty.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?

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

3. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

4. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

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

(see the answer key)

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