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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?
(a) Almost overnight.
(b) Six months.
(c) A decade.
(d) Two years.

2. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) History lessons.
(b) Math lessons.
(c) Music lessons.
(d) Speech lessons.

3. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?
(a) Maja starts fights with other children.
(b) Albert always refuses to play with other children.
(c) She spends all her time knitting.
(d) It usually starts raining by the time they get there.

4. Mrs. Einstein thinks her young son's problems are perhaps due to what?
(a) He is a bad kid.
(b) He is slow in learning to speak.
(c) He doesn't understand English.
(d) He is a sickly child.

5. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?
(a) Italy.
(b) United States.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?

2. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?

3. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?

4. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?

5. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?

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