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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six?
(a) 180.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 35.
2. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Strict.
(b) Devoted.
(c) Distant.
(d) Unavailable.
3. In Chapter Six, a friend offers Einstein three positions in Berlin. Which of the following is NOT offered?
(a) The Science Institute of Berlin.
(b) Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Berlin.
(c) University of Berlin.
(d) Prussian Academy of Sciences of Berlin.
4. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?
(a) He is glad his son can tell time.
(b) Albert seldom expresses interest about anything.
(c) He is happy that the Albert is sorry for his behavior.
(d) Albert usually throws a temper tantrum when in trouble.
5. A boy in the coffee shop makes fun of Einstein as an absent-minded professor. How does the shop owner respond?
(a) He laughs and joins in on the joke.
(b) He reproves the boy and says Einstein is the smartest man in the world.
(c) He throws the boy out of his shop.
(d) He ignores the comment.
6. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?
(a) He is correct.
(b) He is wrong.
(c) He makes it all up.
(d) He makes no sense at all.
7. In relation to Michelson and Morley's work, Einstein's theory claims what?
(a) Michelson and Morley do their experiment incorrectly.
(b) There is nothing in motion in the universe.
(c) There is nothing absolutely at rest in the universe.
(d) The universe travels at the speed of sound.
8. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?
(a) Going out with friends.
(b) Debating religious issues.
(c) Reading and discussing scientific problems.
(d) Planning social revolution.
9. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Zurich.
(d) Prague.
10. How does Uncle Jake feel when Albert admits how he feels about school?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Secretly sympathetic.
11. In Chapter Two, the reader learns that Hermann Einstein does what for a living?
(a) He is a factory owner.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) Travels around giving speeches.
(d) Writes a newspaper.
12. What reason does Albert give when asked why he doesn't ask his teachers questions?
(a) Other kids make fun of him when he asks.
(b) They don't like him.
(c) His teachers don't know the answers.
(d) He hates school.
13. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?
(a) He is disrespectful.
(b) No one knows what to expect from him.
(c) He spends too much time dreaming.
(d) He is shy.
14. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert drops out of school.
(b) That Albert come to him with questions.
(c) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.
(d) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
15. What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six?
(a) Their house is better.
(b) All races get along well together.
(c) Their friends are much nicer.
(d) People leave them alone.
Short Answer Questions
1. Chapter Five opens with Einstein presenting his paper on what?
2. Albert's nursery governess says what about her experience taking the children to the park?
3. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?
4. At the time this story takes place, Einstein is living in what country?
5. What is the most important part of school for Einstein's multi-cultural friends at his new school?
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