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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?
(a) Albert needs to do his homework.
(b) They are having dessert.
(c) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.
(d) She and her husband have a date.

2. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Drives him to study geology.
(b) Creates his curiosity.
(c) Makes him hate his father.
(d) First arouses his interest in science.

3. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?
(a) He needs a job.
(b) His wife is happier there.
(c) His parents are close by.
(d) He wants his son to get a good education.

4. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?
(a) A young girl.
(b) The postman.
(c) His boss.
(d) Another professor.

5. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?
(a) Albert does not come in for dinner.
(b) The knife he is using is dull.
(c) His daughter is misbehaving.
(d) The mashed potatoes are cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of school does Einstein find in Aarau in Chapter Four?

2. Why is Albert kicked out of school in Chapter Two?

3. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?

4. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?

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

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