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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?
(a) His father, Hermann.
(b) His wife, Mileva.
(c) His mother, Pauline.
(d) His cousin, Elsa.

2. Toward the end of Chapter Two, Hermann finds Albert awake when he goes to check on the boy. Why does Albert say he's still awake?
(a) He is thinking.
(b) There is too much noise downstairs.
(c) He doesn't feel well.
(d) He is mad at his sister.

3. Einstein's work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?
(a) Nuclear fusion.
(b) National Guild of Scientists.
(c) Solar energy.
(d) Atomic bomb.

4. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?
(a) Elsa.
(b) Margot.
(c) Geneva.
(d) Maja.

5. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) A warm blanket.
(b) The compass.
(c) His teddy bear.
(d) A glass of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?

2. Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what?

3. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?

4. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

5. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?

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