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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein is most interested in what part of being a professor?
(a) Honor.
(b) Prestige.
(c) Research.
(d) Money.

2. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Drives him to study geology.
(b) Creates his curiosity.
(c) First arouses his interest in science.
(d) Makes him hate his father.

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

4. The Einsteins come to the conclusion that they should divorce. What does the author say about their relationship after the divorce?
(a) They remain friends.
(b) They hate each other.
(c) They ignore each other.
(d) They cannot stand living together.

5. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?
(a) A compass.
(b) A baseball bat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A chemistry set.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what part of Einstein's job at the university is his wife dissatisfied in Chapter Six?

2. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?

3. Shortly after the Einstein family relocates to Prague, Einstein is offered a full professorship where?

4. What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six?

5. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?

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