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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?
(a) He has a PhD in chemistry.
(b) His son teaches him.
(c) His factory produces electrical and chemical supplies.
(d) He has read a great deal about science.

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

3. 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?
(a) There is too much noise downstairs.
(b) He is mad at his sister.
(c) He doesn't feel well.
(d) He is thinking.

4. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(b) He is pursued by the media.
(c) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.
(d) The whole country hates him.

5. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?
(a) They are having dessert.
(b) She and her husband have a date.
(c) Albert needs to do his homework.
(d) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?

2. A boy in the coffee shop makes fun of Einstein as an absent-minded professor. How does the shop owner respond?

3. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

4. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?

5. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?

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