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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Toward the end of Chapter Three, Albert tells his father that he wishes to attend what institution?
(a) His old Gymnasium in Munich.
(b) The Science Institute in Berlin.
(c) Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.
(d) MIT in the USA.

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

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

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

6. Mileva decides to add to the household income by supplementing her husband's university job with income from what?
(a) Giving piano lessons.
(b) Taking in boarders.
(c) Tutoring students.
(d) Working in a factory.

7. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?
(a) Theory of Celestial Bodies.
(b) Theory of Gravity.
(c) Theory of Space Travel.
(d) Theory of Relativity.

8. Shortly after the Einstein family relocates to Prague, Einstein is offered a full professorship where?
(a) MIT in the USA.
(b) His old Gymnasium in Munich.
(c) Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich.
(d) The Science Institute in Berlin.

9. Mrs. Einstein thinks her young son's problems are perhaps due to what?
(a) He is a bad kid.
(b) He doesn't understand English.
(c) He is a sickly child.
(d) He is slow in learning to speak.

10. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
(a) Parties.
(b) Learning.
(c) Being away from their families.
(d) A diploma.

11. The Einsteins come to the conclusion that they should divorce. What does the author say about their relationship after the divorce?
(a) They remain friends.
(b) They ignore each other.
(c) They hate each other.
(d) They cannot stand living together.

12. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?
(a) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.
(b) They are having dessert.
(c) She and her husband have a date.
(d) Albert needs to do his homework.

13. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) He spends too much time dreaming.
(b) No one knows what to expect from him.
(c) He is disrespectful.
(d) He is shy.

14. On his walk at the opening of Chapter One, who does Einstein NOT greet?
(a) The postman.
(b) A young girl.
(c) His boss.
(d) Another professor.

15. What is Einstein's attitude toward politics during Chapter Seven?
(a) He is involved for a long time.
(b) He thinks it ridiculous.
(c) He finds it fascinating.
(d) He is never interested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the author mention for why Mileva is unhappy in her marriage?

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

3. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?

4. 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?

5. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?

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