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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?
(a) Albert is too old to live at home.
(b) He is ready to retire.
(c) His electrical shops fail.
(d) They no longer get along well.

2. When Mrs. Einstein asks how Albert gets his nickname at school, what does he tell her?
(a) One of the teachers calls him that, and it sticks.
(b) He doesn't tell a lie to the teacher to stay out of trouble.
(c) He always asks dumb questions.
(d) He is usually mean to other kids.

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

4. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?
(a) They are related.
(b) He can blackmail Einstein.
(c) They are both refugees.
(d) He is willing to pay.

5. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?
(a) Doctorate of Physics.
(b) Bachelor of Science.
(c) Associate of Physics.
(d) Doctorate of Chemistry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?

3. At the time it is published, the popular saying about Einstein's famous theory is what?

4. Einstein's work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?

5. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?

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