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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what?
(a) Transform a uranium atom into energy.
(b) Split a plutonium atom.
(c) Create a synthetic sun.
(d) Harness solar energy to use as power.

3. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?
(a) She no longer loves her husband.
(b) Her children are badly behaved.
(c) She has to keep house and has no time for learning.
(d) Her husband never spends any time with her.

4. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Public.
(d) Jewish.

5. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?
(a) MC Square.
(b) Mercer Street.
(c) Melbourne Street.
(d) Munich Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?

2. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?

3. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?

4. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

5. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?

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