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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?
(a) So that the boy can warm up and answer Einstein's questions.
(b) The boy brings Einstein's mail.
(c) The weather is getting worse.
(d) To discuss an interesting theory.

2. What kind of school does Einstein find in Aarau in Chapter Four?
(a) A lazy place where teachers don't expect much of students.
(b) One where teachers really try to help their students learn.
(c) A difficult school where he quickly grows bored.
(d) The same kind of school he attends in Munich.

3. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Secretly sympathetic.
(d) Sad.

4. What is Einstein's favorite part about the job at the new university as Chapter Thirteen begins?
(a) It is informal.
(b) He makes more money.
(c) He has a better house.
(d) It is a bigger school.

5. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.
(b) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.
(c) He thinks she should focus more on housework.
(d) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein's responses to the people he meets during the course of chapter one suggest what about his character?

2. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

3. What is Mrs. Einstein's role in her husband's new fame?

4. After Einstein's meeting with the German consul, one of the staff says what about Einstein's decision not to return to Germany?

5. During dinner, Maja tells her parents that her brother likes to do what?

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