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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?
(a) He needs a job.
(b) His parents are close by.
(c) He wants his son to get a good education.
(d) His wife is happier there.

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

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

4. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?
(a) Another professor.
(b) A young girl.
(c) The postman.
(d) His boss.

5. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?
(a) The weather is getting worse.
(b) The boy brings Einstein's mail.
(c) To discuss an interesting theory.
(d) So that the boy can warm up and answer Einstein's questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

2. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?

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

4. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?

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

(see the answer key)

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