View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?
(a) A professor.
(b) A violinist.
(c) A good father.
(d) A factory owner.

2. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?
(a) The boy brings Einstein's mail.
(b) The weather is getting worse.
(c) To discuss an interesting theory.
(d) So that the boy can warm up and answer Einstein's questions.

3. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?
(a) Melbourne Street.
(b) Munich Street.
(c) MC Square.
(d) Mercer Street.

4. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?
(a) Albert always refuses to play with other children.
(b) It usually starts raining by the time they get there.
(c) She spends all her time knitting.
(d) Maja starts fights with other children.

5. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) Math lessons.
(b) Speech lessons.
(c) History lessons.
(d) Music lessons.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?

5. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 356 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample