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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein grants one final interview to a young man in the safety of his cabin in Chapter Ten. Why does he grant this interview?
(a) The man threatens to blackmail him.
(b) So the young man doesn't lose his job.
(c) Elsa begs him to grant it.
(d) Because he is friends with the man's parents.

2. Einstein is most interested in what part of being a professor?
(a) Prestige.
(b) Money.
(c) Honor.
(d) Research.

3. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?
(a) Sleep walking.
(b) Going to prison.
(c) Being a soldier.
(d) Going to the doctor.

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

5. 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 grows angry and bitter.
(c) He withdraws from the public.
(d) He becomes more refined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein always tries to help others. In what way does he try to help most in Chapter Thirteen?

2. Einstein's peers feel he has what attitude toward his country during Chapter Nine?

3. Einstein adopts a terrier pup in Chapter Fourteen. What is the name of the dog?

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

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

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