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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) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.
(c) They are having dessert.
(d) She and her husband have a date.

2. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?
(a) Bachelor of Science.
(b) Associate of Physics.
(c) Doctorate of Chemistry.
(d) Doctorate of Physics.

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

4. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Sleep walking.
(b) Going to prison.
(c) Going to the doctor.
(d) Being a soldier.

5. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) He is disrespectful.
(b) He spends too much time dreaming.
(c) No one knows what to expect from him.
(d) He is shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein tell the boy from the porch that he remembers best about Munich?

2. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?

3. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?

4. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?

5. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?

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