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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?
(a) He attends school there.
(b) He is friends with a woman who lives there.
(c) His sister lives there.
(d) It is also Einstein's hometown.

2. A young man approaches Einstein, wanting to discuss the possibility of his formula being used to create explosives. How does Einstein respond?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He dismisses the idea as foolish.
(c) He angrily tells the young man to leave.
(d) He agrees to meet with the young man later.

3. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?
(a) Elsa.
(b) Margot.
(c) Maja.
(d) Geneva.

4. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Zurich.
(d) Prague.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?

2. What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six?

3. The Commission for the Co-operation of Intellectuals is a part of which world organization?

4. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?

5. Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what?

(see the answer key)

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