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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Einstein's theory tell us about time and space?
(a) Neither of them matter.
(b) Neither of them are measurable.
(c) Neither of them change.
(d) Neither go on forever in the same fixed way.

2. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?
(a) A dog.
(b) A fish.
(c) A compass.
(d) A planet.

3. 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?
(a) He is mad at his sister.
(b) He doesn't feel well.
(c) He is thinking.
(d) There is too much noise downstairs.

4. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) He spends too much time dreaming.
(b) He is shy.
(c) No one knows what to expect from him.
(d) He is disrespectful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?

2. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?

3. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?

4. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?

5. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?

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