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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Chapter Nine, how does Mrs. Einstein begin to feel about their fame?
(a) She is concerned about how it affects her children.
(b) She is happier than ever.
(c) She doesn't wish to return home to their former life.
(d) She is growing frustrated with it all.

2. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?
(a) Michelson and Morley do their experiment incorrectly.
(b) There is nothing absolutely at rest in the universe.
(c) There is nothing in motion in the universe.
(d) The universe travels at the speed of sound.

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

4. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?
(a) Albert does not come in for dinner.
(b) The knife he is using is dull.
(c) The mashed potatoes are cold.
(d) His daughter is misbehaving.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein's peers feel he has what attitude toward his country during Chapter Nine?

2. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

3. Of the following, who is NOT present at Einstein's welcome to America in Chapter Eleven?

4. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?

5. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?

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