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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 read a great deal about science.
(b) He has a PhD in chemistry.
(c) His factory produces electrical and chemical supplies.
(d) His son teaches him.

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

3. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Makes him hate his father.
(b) Drives him to study geology.
(c) First arouses his interest in science.
(d) Creates his curiosity.

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

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. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?

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

3. The boy Miss Dukas leaves on the porch mentions to Einstein that his family all die in concentration camps, and that he is from what city?

4. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?

5. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?

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