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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Going to prison.
(b) Being a soldier.
(c) Sleep walking.
(d) Going to the doctor.

2. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Driving.
(c) Writing.
(d) Singing.

3. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.
(b) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.
(c) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.
(d) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.

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

5. The title of Chapter Seven says that Einstein is sometimes called the _____________ of the Twentieth Century.
(a) Darwin.
(b) Genius.
(c) Copernicus.
(d) Newton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the total eclipse expeditions in Chapter Seven?

2. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?

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

4. Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France?

5. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?

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