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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.
(b) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.
(c) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.
(d) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.

2. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is not qualified.
(b) He is a beginner.
(c) He is a Jew.
(d) He is a foreigner.

3. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?
(a) Her husband never spends any time with her.
(b) She no longer loves her husband.
(c) Her children are badly behaved.
(d) She has to keep house and has no time for learning.

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

5. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?
(a) Reading and discussing scientific problems.
(b) Debating religious issues.
(c) Going out with friends.
(d) Planning social revolution.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

3. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?

4. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?

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

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