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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 mother.
(c) His teacher.
(d) Uncle Jake.

2. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?
(a) He is glad his son can tell time.
(b) Albert seldom expresses interest about anything.
(c) Albert usually throws a temper tantrum when in trouble.
(d) He is happy that the Albert is sorry for his behavior.

3. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?
(a) How it creates light.
(b) How it creates heat.
(c) How it can send light and heat without burning out.
(d) How it first comes into existence.

4. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?
(a) That he is finally recognized for his work.
(b) That he can retire.
(c) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.
(d) That other scientists take him seriously.

5. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?
(a) No one hears of his work.
(b) No one takes him seriously.
(c) No one is able to recreate the experiment.
(d) No one understands his work well enough to do the experiments.

Short Answer Questions

1. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?

2. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?

3. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?

4. What is the result of the total eclipse expeditions in Chapter Seven?

5. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?

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