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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 agrees to meet with the young man later.
(c) He angrily tells the young man to leave.
(d) He dismisses the idea as foolish.

2. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) Makes him hate his father.
(b) First arouses his interest in science.
(c) Drives him to study geology.
(d) Creates his curiosity.

3. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?
(a) Human behavior.
(b) Religious issues.
(c) Science issues.
(d) Inventions.

4. Elsa Einstein notes in an interview that "To be the wife of this man..."
(a) "is a huge nuisance."
(b) "is very entertaining."
(c) "is absolutely wonderful."
(d) "is very difficult."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?

2. How does Einstein finally decide to deal with the autograph requests in Chapter Eight?

3. As Einstein grows older, he discovers that he enjoys a new hobby. What is it?

4. How does the new prestige of the award from Chapter Ten affect Einstein's behavior?

5. The boy Miss Dukas leaves on the porch mentions to Einstein that his family all die in concentration camps, and that he is from what city?

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