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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 work, and the work of scientists after him, eventually lead to the creation of what?
(a) National Guild of Scientists.
(b) Atomic bomb.
(c) Solar energy.
(d) Nuclear fusion.

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

3. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?
(a) Mercer Street.
(b) Melbourne Street.
(c) Munich Street.
(d) MC Square.

4. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.
(b) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(c) He is pursued by the media.
(d) The whole country hates him.

5. What does Einstein's famous formula mean?
(a) Energy equals motion times the speed of light.
(b) Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.
(c) Energy equals motion times the speed of sound squared.
(d) Energy equals mass times the speed of sound cubed.

Short Answer Questions

1. A boy in the coffee shop makes fun of Einstein as an absent-minded professor. How does the shop owner respond?

2. What reason does Albert give when asked why he doesn't ask his teachers questions?

3. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?

4. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

5. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?

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