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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?
(a) The postman.
(b) Another professor.
(c) A young girl.
(d) His boss.

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

3. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) United States.

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

5. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?
(a) He is misbehaving all day.
(b) His cheeks are flushed and she's worried he is getting a fever.
(c) He is late for supper.
(d) She is tired of answering his questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?

2. The boy Miss Dukas leaves on the porch mentions to Einstein that his family all die in concentration camps, and that he is from what city?

3. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?

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

5. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?

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