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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?
(a) They are both refugees.
(b) He can blackmail Einstein.
(c) He is willing to pay.
(d) They are related.

3. Miss Dukas reproves Einstein for doing what toward the end of Chapter One?
(a) Letting strangers into the house.
(b) Talking to too many people on his way home.
(c) Going out without his socks.
(d) Drinking coffee at the coffee shop.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?

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

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

4. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?

5. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?

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