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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The reader learns that Einstein helps a girl understand a math question. How is she going to repay him for his help?
(a) Run errands for him.
(b) Clean his house.
(c) Money.
(d) An ice cream cone.

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

4. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?
(a) Doctorate of Chemistry.
(b) Bachelor of Science.
(c) Associate of Physics.
(d) Doctorate of Physics.

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

6. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?
(a) Nosey Bertie.
(b) Evil Einstein.
(c) Honest John.
(d) Dumb Albie.

7. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?
(a) A formula to measure the energy of the sun.
(b) A better way to measure gravity.
(c) A new way to calculate distance.
(d) A device for measuring small electric charges.

8. 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 laughs and joins in on the joke.
(c) He ignores the comment.
(d) He reproves the boy and says Einstein is the smartest man in the world.

9. With what part of Einstein's job at the university is his wife dissatisfied in Chapter Six?
(a) The University doesn't promote his work.
(b) She is concerned about their financial situation.
(c) She doesn't like the other professors.
(d) She feels he doesn't have enough time for his family.

10. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?
(a) Albert usually throws a temper tantrum when in trouble.
(b) Albert seldom expresses interest about anything.
(c) He is glad his son can tell time.
(d) He is happy that the Albert is sorry for his behavior.

11. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?
(a) Secretly sympathetic.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

12. What reason does Albert give when asked why he doesn't ask his teachers questions?
(a) He hates school.
(b) His teachers don't know the answers.
(c) They don't like him.
(d) Other kids make fun of him when he asks.

13. When asked if the new Mrs. Einstein understands the theory of relativity, how does Einstein respond?
(a) She helps him come up with it.
(b) He never tries to explain it to her.
(c) It totally confuses her.
(d) She completely understands it.

14. The two American scientists, Michelson and Morley, are trying to measure the speed of what?
(a) Time.
(b) Light.
(c) Sound.
(d) Comets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?

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

3. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?

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

5. What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six?

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