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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) He is a factory owner.
(b) Writes a newspaper.
(c) He is unemployed.
(d) Travels around giving speeches.

2. How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 180.
(d) 35.

3. The two American scientists, Michelson and Morley, are trying to measure the speed of what?
(a) Sound.
(b) Time.
(c) Light.
(d) Comets.

4. Why is Albert kicked out of school in Chapter Two?
(a) He asks too many questions and makes the teacher look bad.
(b) He is absent too often.
(c) He starts too many fights.
(d) He makes rude comments about his teachers.

5. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?
(a) His son teaches him.
(b) He has a PhD in chemistry.
(c) His factory produces electrical and chemical supplies.
(d) He has read a great deal about science.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?

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

5. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?

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