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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?
(a) An ice cream cone.
(b) Money.
(c) Clean his house.
(d) Run errands for him.

3. Mileva decides to add to the household income by supplementing her husband's university job with income from what?
(a) Taking in boarders.
(b) Giving piano lessons.
(c) Tutoring students.
(d) Working in a factory.

4. What impression does the reader have of Mileva's attitude toward her life during Chapter Six?
(a) She is frustrated and growing more and more unhappy.
(b) She is completely pleased with her husband's success.
(c) She doesn't spend much time thinking about it.
(d) She is bored with her life and doesn't like their house.

5. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
(a) The boy is poor and dirty.
(b) She thinks the boy tries to steal Einstein's work.
(c) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.
(d) She thinks the boy is trying to sell something.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?

2. How does Einstein refer to the way he feels about lecturing at the university?

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

4. Einstein's work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?

5. The Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals is a part of which world organization?

(see the answer key)

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