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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.
(a) Proven incorrect.
(b) Proven irrelevant.
(c) Proven ridiculous.
(d) Proven correct.

2. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) Speech lessons.
(b) History lessons.
(c) Music lessons.
(d) Math lessons.

3. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?
(a) He agrees to meet with the young man later.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He angrily tells the young man to leave.
(d) He dismisses the idea as foolish.

4. The author gives three reasons why some scientists disagree with Einstein's work. Which of the following does the author NOT mention?
(a) They are jealous.
(b) They are after his job.
(c) They really believe he is wrong.
(d) They say it is impossible to take relativity seriously.

5. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Cal Tech.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?

2. At the time it is published, the popular saying about Einstein's famous theory is what?

3. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?

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

5. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?

(see the answer key)

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