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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) Speech lessons.
(b) Music lessons.
(c) History lessons.
(d) Math lessons.

2. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?
(a) Albert does not come in for dinner.
(b) The knife he is using is dull.
(c) The mashed potatoes are cold.
(d) His daughter is misbehaving.

3. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?
(a) Inventions.
(b) Human behavior.
(c) Religious issues.
(d) Science issues.

4. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.
(c) He thinks she should focus more on housework.
(d) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.

5. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Makes him hate his father.
(b) First arouses his interest in science.
(c) Drives him to study geology.
(d) Creates his curiosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

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

3. When Einstein first lectures on his theory in the US, he comments that, "It is all very simple." How does the audience respond?

4. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?

5. Miss Dukas reproves Einstein for doing what toward the end of Chapter One?

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