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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
(a) She thinks the boy tries to steal Einstein's work.
(b) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.
(c) The boy is poor and dirty.
(d) She thinks the boy is trying to sell something.

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

3. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.
(b) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.
(c) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.
(d) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.

4. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) He spends too much time dreaming.
(b) He is shy.
(c) No one knows what to expect from him.
(d) He is disrespectful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?

2. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?

3. 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?

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

5. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?

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