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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is ironic about Hitler's attitude toward Einstein in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Einstein is not particularly tied to his religion.
(b) Einstein agrees with Hitler's policies.
(c) Einstein makes Hitler famous.
(d) Einstein doesn't live in Germany.

4. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?
(a) His daughter is misbehaving.
(b) The mashed potatoes are cold.
(c) Albert does not come in for dinner.
(d) The knife he is using is dull.

5. What is Einstein's attitude toward politics during Chapter Seven?
(a) He finds it fascinating.
(b) He thinks it ridiculous.
(c) He is never interested.
(d) He is involved for a long time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Einstein agree to write to the President to discuss the atomic bomb?

2. Toward the end of Chapter Thirteen, what happens to Elsa Einstein?

3. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?

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

5. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?

(see the answer key)

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