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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The title of Chapter Seven says that Einstein is sometimes called the _____________ of the Twentieth Century.
(a) Genius.
(b) Copernicus.
(c) Darwin.
(d) Newton.

3. After Einstein becomes famous, the visitors coming to the house want a variety of things. Which of the following is NOT one of their demands?
(a) That he gives an autograph.
(b) That he takes a better job.
(c) That he grants an interview.
(d) That he listens to theory/invention proposals.

4. Though he has enemies in political circles, why os Einstein is happy during Chapter Nine?
(a) World leaders appreciate his work.
(b) He feels sure it ends soon.
(c) Common people still love him.
(d) He doesn't care about politics.

5. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?
(a) He starts plotting a German revolution.
(b) He begins dreaming of freedom for all men.
(c) He thinks they're lying and refuses to spend time with them.
(d) He plans a career in government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein's work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?

2. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?

3. Einstein moves his family into a small apartment to save money, and the children wake up covered in bites. What is biting them?

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

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

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