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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?
(a) A good father.
(b) A violinist.
(c) A professor.
(d) A factory owner.

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

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

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

5. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?
(a) He is late for supper.
(b) He is misbehaving all day.
(c) His cheeks are flushed and she's worried he is getting a fever.
(d) She is tired of answering his questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?

2. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?

3. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?

4. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?

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

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