View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?
(a) He hates the other kids.
(b) He is too busy with his friends to focus on schoolwork.
(c) He doesn't think he needs friends.
(d) The other boys think he's stupid.

2. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?
(a) Theory of Celestial Bodies.
(b) Theory of Relativity.
(c) Theory of Gravity.
(d) Theory of Space Travel.

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

4. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?
(a) Dumb Albie.
(b) Honest John.
(c) Evil Einstein.
(d) Nosey Bertie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Einstein asks how Albert gets his nickname at school, what does he tell her?

2. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?

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

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

5. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 326 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample