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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?
(a) The other boys think he's stupid.
(b) He doesn't think he needs friends.
(c) He is too busy with his friends to focus on schoolwork.
(d) He hates the other kids.

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

3. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?
(a) He thinks the other citizens are dumb and makes fun of them.
(b) He is known and respected by everyone, and doesn't think he's better than others.
(c) He knows he is smarter than everyone else, and goes out of his way to show it.
(d) No one knows who he is.

4. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) A warm blanket.
(b) A glass of water.
(c) The compass.
(d) His teddy bear.

5. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert drops out of school.
(b) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.
(c) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
(d) That Albert come to him with questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Einstein thinks her young son's problems are perhaps due to what?

2. Toward the end of Chapter Two, Hermann finds Albert awake when he goes to check on the boy. Why does Albert say he's still awake?

3. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?

4. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?

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

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