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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?
(a) He hates the other kids.
(b) He is too busy with his friends to focus on schoolwork.
(c) The other boys think he's stupid.
(d) He doesn't think he needs friends.

2. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) He is pursued by the media.
(b) The whole country hates him.
(c) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(d) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.

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

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

5. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a Jew.
(b) He is a foreigner.
(c) He is not qualified.
(d) He is a beginner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Dukas reproves Einstein for doing what toward the end of Chapter One?

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

3. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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