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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?
(a) He wants his son to get a good education.
(b) His wife is happier there.
(c) He needs a job.
(d) His parents are close by.

3. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?
(a) MIT in the USA.
(b) The Science Institute in Berlin.
(c) Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.
(d) His old Gymnasium in Munich.

4. 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 thinks the boy is trying to sell something.
(c) The boy is poor and dirty.
(d) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?

3. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?

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

5. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?

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