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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?
(a) A horse.
(b) A compass.
(c) A chemistry set.
(d) A baseball bat.

5. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?
(a) A compass.
(b) A fish.
(c) A planet.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?

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

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

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