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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Going to prison.
(b) Sleep walking.
(c) Being a soldier.
(d) Going to the doctor.

2. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?
(a) He is correct.
(b) He makes no sense at all.
(c) He makes it all up.
(d) He is wrong.

3. The boy Miss Dukas leaves on the porch mentions to Einstein that his family all die in concentration camps, and that he is from what city?
(a) Ulm.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Dresden.
(d) Munich.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?

2. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?

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

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

5. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?

(see the answer key)

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