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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
(b) That Albert drops out of school.
(c) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.
(d) That Albert come to him with questions.

2. What is ironic about Hitler's attitude toward Einstein in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Einstein is not particularly tied to his religion.
(b) Einstein doesn't live in Germany.
(c) Einstein agrees with Hitler's policies.
(d) Einstein makes Hitler famous.

3. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?
(a) Franco-Prussian War.
(b) Russian Civil War.
(c) World War 1.
(d) World War 2.

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

5. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?
(a) Debating religious issues.
(b) Reading and discussing scientific problems.
(c) Planning social revolution.
(d) Going out with friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?

2. 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?

3. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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