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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?
(a) Cousin Elma.
(b) His teacher.
(c) Uncle Jake.
(d) His mother.

2. 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.

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

4. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?
(a) Has a stamp of his signature made and has his wife answer them.
(b) Refuses to sign any more.
(c) Stops answering them completely.
(d) Declares that the request must include money for charity.

5. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Distant.
(b) Unavailable.
(c) Strict.
(d) Devoted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?

3. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

4. What does Einstein's theory tell us about time and space?

5. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?

(see the answer key)

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