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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of school does Einstein find in Aarau in Chapter Four?
(a) One where teachers really try to help their students learn.
(b) A difficult school where he quickly grows bored.
(c) The same kind of school he attends in Munich.
(d) A lazy place where teachers don't expect much of students.

2. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?
(a) Inventions.
(b) Religious issues.
(c) Human behavior.
(d) Science issues.

3. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Learning.
(b) Parties.
(c) Being away from their families.
(d) A diploma.

4. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?
(a) A decade.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Almost overnight.

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. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?

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

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

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

5. Toward the end of Chapter Two, Hermann finds Albert awake when he goes to check on the boy. Why does Albert say he's still awake?

(see the answer key)

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