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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?
(a) Mercer Street.
(b) Melbourne Street.
(c) Munich Street.
(d) MC Square.

3. A boy in the coffee shop makes fun of Einstein as an absent-minded professor. How does the shop owner respond?
(a) He throws the boy out of his shop.
(b) He reproves the boy and says Einstein is the smartest man in the world.
(c) He ignores the comment.
(d) He laughs and joins in on the joke.

4. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
(b) That Albert drops out of school.
(c) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.
(d) That Albert come to him with questions.

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

6. What does Einstein tell the boy from the porch that he remembers best about Munich?
(a) Fighting on the playground.
(b) Listening to his mother play Beethoven on the piano.
(c) Walking to school everyday.
(d) Playing with his sister in the front yard.

7. The Swiss schools are not anxious to hire Einstein for all BUT WHICH of the following reasons?
(a) He is a beginner.
(b) He is a foreigner.
(c) He is not qualified.
(d) He is a Jew.

8. Toward the end of Chapter Two, Hermann finds Albert awake when he goes to check on the boy. Why does Albert say he's still awake?
(a) There is too much noise downstairs.
(b) He is mad at his sister.
(c) He is thinking.
(d) He doesn't feel well.

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

10. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?
(a) Speech lessons.
(b) Math lessons.
(c) History lessons.
(d) Music lessons.

11. What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six?
(a) All races get along well together.
(b) Their friends are much nicer.
(c) People leave them alone.
(d) Their house is better.

12. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?
(a) A chemistry set.
(b) A baseball bat.
(c) A compass.
(d) A horse.

13. What is the result of the total eclipse expeditions in Chapter Seven?
(a) The total eclipse does not happen as scheduled.
(b) The teams never gets to their destinations.
(c) They get the pictures needed.
(d) They are unable to get the pictures needed.

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

15. 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 other scientists take him seriously.
(b) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.
(c) That he can retire.
(d) That he is finally recognized for his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?

2. The Einsteins come to the conclusion that they should divorce. What does the author say about their relationship after the divorce?

3. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?

4. What impression does the reader have of Mileva's attitude toward her life during Chapter Six?

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

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