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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?
(a) Family, Country, and Religion.
(b) Kitchen, Church, and Children.
(c) Sewing, Children, and Money.
(d) Work, Church, and Husband.

2. Why is Albert kicked out of school in Chapter Two?
(a) He asks too many questions and makes the teacher look bad.
(b) He starts too many fights.
(c) He makes rude comments about his teachers.
(d) He is absent too often.

3. In Chapter Thirteen, Infeld says of the professor, "Once a work is finished his interest in it ____".
(a) Wanes.
(b) Ceases.
(c) Becomes different.
(d) Increases.

4. How does the new prestige of the award from Chapter Ten affect Einstein's behavior?
(a) He does not change his simple habits.
(b) He withdraws from the public.
(c) He becomes more refined.
(d) He grows angry and bitter.

5. After the war, two teams are sent to record the total eclipse. Why are there two teams?
(a) One team is not very good.
(b) International tension might make it difficult for teams to get to the location.
(c) To verify that the results are not fake.
(d) In case the weather is bad in one location.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?

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

3. What kind of school does Albert attend in Chapter Two?

4. Einstein is worried toward the end of Chapter Ten because he learns that it is not safe to do what in Marseilles, France?

5. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?

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