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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?
(a) His electrical shops fail.
(b) He is ready to retire.
(c) Albert is too old to live at home.
(d) They no longer get along well.

2. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) Speech lessons.
(b) History lessons.
(c) Music lessons.
(d) Math lessons.

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

4. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Strict.
(b) Devoted.
(c) Distant.
(d) Unavailable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?

2. In what area does Mrs. Einstein excel?

3. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?

4. How does Einstein refer to the way he feels about lecturing at the university?

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

(see the answer key)

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