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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) Travels around giving speeches.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) He is a factory owner.
(d) Writes a newspaper.

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

3. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?
(a) Cousin Elma.
(b) His mother.
(c) His teacher.
(d) Uncle Jake.

4. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?
(a) Italian.
(b) English.
(c) Swedish.
(d) German.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Dukas reproves Einstein for doing what toward the end of Chapter One?

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

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

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

5. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?

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