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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.
(c) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.
(d) He thinks she should focus more on housework.

4. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?
(a) She dislikes the whole mess and usually stays in her room.
(b) She plays hostess to all their visitors.
(c) She tries to keep visitors and letters manageable.
(d) She is disgusted that he is not more interested in his fans.

5. The author states that several French physicists give Einstein a cold reception in Chapter Eight. What reason does the author give for this?
(a) His crazy theories.
(b) His unkempt appearance.
(c) His German birth.
(d) His inability to speak French.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?

3. When asked by the Archbishop what effect his theory has on religion, what does Einstein answer?

4. What is Einstein's attitude about his new celebrity status at the beginning of Chapter Eight?

5. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?

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