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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what part of Einstein's job at the university is his wife dissatisfied in Chapter Six?
(a) The University doesn't promote his work.
(b) She is concerned about their financial situation.
(c) She doesn't like the other professors.
(d) She feels he doesn't have enough time for his family.

2. Toward the end of Chapter One, Einstein finds a boy waiting for him on the porch. In what language does the boy speak to him?
(a) Italian.
(b) English.
(c) Swedish.
(d) German.

3. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?
(a) A better way to measure gravity.
(b) A formula to measure the energy of the sun.
(c) A new way to calculate distance.
(d) A device for measuring small electric charges.

4. One of the people who attends Einstein's lecture in Paris is _____.
(a) Virginia Apgar.
(b) Rosalind Franklin.
(c) Rachel Carson.
(d) Madame Curie.

5. As the war drags on, scientists in which country are planning to test Einstein's theory on the total eclipse?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?

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

3. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?

4. What kind of school does Einstein find in Aarau in Chapter Four?

5. A major event takes place in Einstein's family in Chapter Ten. What is it?

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