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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?
(a) His mother, Pauline.
(b) His wife, Mileva.
(c) His cousin, Elsa.
(d) His father, Hermann.

2. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) His teddy bear.
(b) The compass.
(c) A warm blanket.
(d) A glass of water.

3. Einstein always tries to help others. In what way does he try to help most in Chapter Thirteen?
(a) Donating to the war effort.
(b) Giving scholarships to good students.
(c) Rebuilding neighborhood homes.
(d) Getting refugees out of Europe.

4. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?
(a) Formal parties.
(b) Musical concerts.
(c) Plays.
(d) Opera.

5. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?
(a) Margot.
(b) Maja.
(c) Geneva.
(d) Elsa.

Short Answer Questions

1. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?

2. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

3. Einstein moves his family into a small apartment to save money, and the children wake up covered in bites. What is biting them?

4. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?

5. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?

(see the answer key)

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