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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) He is a factory owner.
(b) Travels around giving speeches.
(c) He is unemployed.
(d) Writes a newspaper.

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

3. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?
(a) She is tired of answering his questions.
(b) He is late for supper.
(c) His cheeks are flushed and she's worried he is getting a fever.
(d) He is misbehaving all day.

4. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?
(a) English.
(b) Swedish.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

5. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?
(a) Albert is too old to live at home.
(b) His electrical shops fail.
(c) They no longer get along well.
(d) He is ready to retire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

2. The boy Miss Dukas leaves on the porch mentions to Einstein that his family all die in concentration camps, and that he is from what city?

3. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?

4. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?

5. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?

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