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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 dog.
(c) A fish.
(d) A planet.

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 mad at his sister.
(c) There is too much noise downstairs.
(d) He is thinking.

3. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Secretly sympathetic.
(d) Sad.

4. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?
(a) Patent Office.
(b) University.
(c) Postal Service.
(d) Congress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?

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

3. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?

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

5. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?

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