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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Parties.
(b) Learning.
(c) Being away from their families.
(d) A diploma.

2. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?
(a) It usually starts raining by the time they get there.
(b) Maja starts fights with other children.
(c) Albert always refuses to play with other children.
(d) She spends all her time knitting.

3. When Einstein first lectures on his theory in the US, he comments that, "It is all very simple." How does the audience respond?
(a) Begins shouting at him.
(b) Stares at him silently.
(c) Bursts into laughter.
(d) Gets up and leaves the lecture hall.

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

5. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) The compass.
(b) A warm blanket.
(c) His teddy bear.
(d) A glass of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?

2. What does Einstein's famous formula mean?

3. What does Einstein's theory tell us about time and space?

4. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?

5. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

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