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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?
(a) Cousin Elma.
(b) His mother.
(c) Uncle Jake.
(d) His teacher.

2. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
(a) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.
(b) She thinks the boy is trying to sell something.
(c) She thinks the boy tries to steal Einstein's work.
(d) The boy is poor and dirty.

3. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Going to the doctor.
(b) Sleep walking.
(c) Being a soldier.
(d) Going to prison.

4. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) No one knows what to expect from him.
(b) He is shy.
(c) He is disrespectful.
(d) He spends too much time dreaming.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Einstein's famous formula mean?

(see the answer key)

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