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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?
(a) The knife he is using is dull.
(b) Albert does not come in for dinner.
(c) His daughter is misbehaving.
(d) The mashed potatoes are cold.

3. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Prague.
(c) Paris.
(d) Zurich.

4. At the time it is published, the popular saying about Einstein's famous theory is what?
(a) The idea is an old one that everyone knows about.
(b) He is completely insane.
(c) It changes the world.
(d) Only a dozen men in the world understand it.

5. 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.

6. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?
(a) He is first celebrated and then declared a traitor.
(b) His whole family dies of a mysterious illness.
(c) He is pursued by the media.
(d) The whole country hates him.

7. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?
(a) He is friends with a woman who lives there.
(b) It is also Einstein's hometown.
(c) His sister lives there.
(d) He attends school there.

8. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?
(a) How it creates light.
(b) How it first comes into existence.
(c) How it creates heat.
(d) How it can send light and heat without burning out.

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

10. What does Einstein say is the most important part of the Royal Society's research, after he receives their findings on his theory?
(a) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.
(b) That other scientists take him seriously.
(c) That he is finally recognized for his work.
(d) That he can retire.

11. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) First arouses his interest in science.
(b) Makes him hate his father.
(c) Creates his curiosity.
(d) Drives him to study geology.

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

13. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?
(a) A good father.
(b) A factory owner.
(c) A violinist.
(d) A professor.

14. As the war drags on, scientists in which country are planning to test Einstein's theory on the total eclipse?
(a) Spain.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) France.

15. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?
(a) United States.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after the Einstein family relocates to Prague, Einstein is offered a full professorship where?

2. Mrs. Einstein thinks her young son's problems are perhaps due to what?

3. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?

4. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

5. In Chapter Six, a friend offers Einstein three positions in Berlin. Which of the following is NOT offered?

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