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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?
(a) Doctorate of Physics.
(b) Bachelor of Science.
(c) Associate of Physics.
(d) Doctorate of Chemistry.

2. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?
(a) He is glad his son can tell time.
(b) He is happy that the Albert is sorry for his behavior.
(c) Albert seldom expresses interest about anything.
(d) Albert usually throws a temper tantrum when in trouble.

3. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?
(a) German.
(b) English.
(c) Swedish.
(d) Italian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

4. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

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

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