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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?
(a) Human behavior.
(b) Science issues.
(c) Inventions.
(d) Religious issues.

3. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?
(a) Dumb Albie.
(b) Honest John.
(c) Nosey Bertie.
(d) Evil Einstein.

4. How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six?
(a) 0.
(b) 180.
(c) 2.
(d) 35.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked by a reporter if he is happy in America, how does Einstein respond?

2. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?

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

4. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?

5. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?

(see the answer key)

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