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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.
(a) Proven ridiculous.
(b) Proven irrelevant.
(c) Proven correct.
(d) Proven incorrect.

2. Einstein's peers feel he has what attitude toward his country during Chapter Nine?
(a) Smug.
(b) Hateful.
(c) Patriotic.
(d) Unpatriotic.

3. What is the result of the total eclipse expeditions in Chapter Seven?
(a) The teams never gets to their destinations.
(b) They get the pictures needed.
(c) The total eclipse does not happen as scheduled.
(d) They are unable to get the pictures needed.

4. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a foreigner.
(b) He is not qualified.
(c) He is a Jew.
(d) He is a beginner.

5. In what area does Mrs. Einstein excel?
(a) Common things like tipping people and keeping track of bills.
(b) Complex things like writing new theories.
(c) Difficult tasks such as redecorating the house.
(d) Simple things like writing letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What universities does Einstein NOT visit on his trip in Chapter Eight?

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

3. Mrs. Einstein is frightened and alarmed when she hears what report in Chapter Twelve?

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

5. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?

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