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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 short, while Albert is very tall.
(b) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.
(c) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.
(d) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.

2. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?
(a) Planning social revolution.
(b) Debating religious issues.
(c) Reading and discussing scientific problems.
(d) Going out with friends.

3. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?
(a) He is known and respected by everyone, and doesn't think he's better than others.
(b) He knows he is smarter than everyone else, and goes out of his way to show it.
(c) No one knows who he is.
(d) He thinks the other citizens are dumb and makes fun of them.

4. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?
(a) A dog.
(b) A planet.
(c) A fish.
(d) A compass.

5. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Strict.
(b) Unavailable.
(c) Devoted.
(d) Distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?

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

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

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

5. What reason does Albert give when asked why he doesn't ask his teachers questions?

(see the answer key)

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