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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?
(a) Maja starts fights with other children.
(b) Albert always refuses to play with other children.
(c) It usually starts raining by the time they get there.
(d) She spends all her time knitting.

2. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?
(a) Planning social revolution.
(b) Going out with friends.
(c) Debating religious issues.
(d) Reading and discussing scientific problems.

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

4. Why is Albert glad that his uncle doesn't ask about his friends at school?
(a) The other boys think he's stupid.
(b) He is too busy with his friends to focus on schoolwork.
(c) He hates the other kids.
(d) He doesn't think he needs friends.

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

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

7. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?
(a) Two years.
(b) A decade.
(c) Almost overnight.
(d) Six months.

8. In Chapter Four, Mileva is disgusted with the Kaiser because he says women should be concerned only with what?
(a) Kitchen, Church, and Children.
(b) Work, Church, and Husband.
(c) Sewing, Children, and Money.
(d) Family, Country, and Religion.

9. Whom does Hermann suggest his son ask about the compass?
(a) His mother.
(b) His teacher.
(c) Uncle Jake.
(d) Cousin Elma.

10. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?
(a) They are both refugees.
(b) He is willing to pay.
(c) He can blackmail Einstein.
(d) They are related.

11. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
(a) The boy is poor and dirty.
(b) She thinks the boy tries to steal Einstein's work.
(c) She thinks the boy is trying to sell something.
(d) She knows Einstein doesn't like doing interviews.

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

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Albert tells his uncle that being in school is like what?

3. In his spare time from work at the patent office, what does Einstein invent?

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

5. What reason does Albert give when asked why he doesn't ask his teachers questions?

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