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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.
(b) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.
(c) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.
(d) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.

4. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?
(a) Make up songs and sing them.
(b) Pick on other children.
(c) Throw rocks at animals.
(d) Play in the sand pile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?

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

3. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?

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

5. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?

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