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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?
(a) How it first comes into existence.
(b) How it creates heat.
(c) How it can send light and heat without burning out.
(d) How it creates light.

2. Why is Albert kicked out of school in Chapter Two?
(a) He starts too many fights.
(b) He makes rude comments about his teachers.
(c) He asks too many questions and makes the teacher look bad.
(d) He is absent too often.

3. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?
(a) His factory produces electrical and chemical supplies.
(b) He has read a great deal about science.
(c) His son teaches him.
(d) He has a PhD in chemistry.

4. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?
(a) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.
(b) They are having dessert.
(c) Albert needs to do his homework.
(d) She and her husband have a date.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?

2. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?

3. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?

4. What does Einstein's theory tell us about time and space?

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?

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