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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?
(a) He is mad at his sister.
(b) There is too much noise downstairs.
(c) He is thinking.
(d) He doesn't feel well.

5. 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) Albert always refuses to play with other children.
(c) She spends all her time knitting.
(d) Maja starts fights with other children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein is most interested in what part of being a professor?

2. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?

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

4. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

5. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?

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