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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Einstein thinks her young son's problems are perhaps due to what?
(a) He is a bad kid.
(b) He is a sickly child.
(c) He is slow in learning to speak.
(d) He doesn't understand English.

2. Mileva decides to add to the household income by supplementing her husband's university job with income from what?
(a) Tutoring students.
(b) Taking in boarders.
(c) Working in a factory.
(d) Giving piano lessons.

3. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?
(a) No one hears of his work.
(b) No one takes him seriously.
(c) No one understands his work well enough to do the experiments.
(d) No one is able to recreate the experiment.

4. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert come to him with questions.
(b) That Albert drops out of school.
(c) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
(d) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.

5. Albert's mother usually lets him stay up late to listen to music, but tonight she sends him to bed. Why?
(a) His cheeks are flushed and she's worried he is getting a fever.
(b) She is tired of answering his questions.
(c) He is late for supper.
(d) He is misbehaving all day.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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