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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?
(a) Elsa.
(b) Geneva.
(c) Maja.
(d) Margot.

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

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

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

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

7. In 1905, why don't other scientists know whether or not Einstein is correct?
(a) No one understands his work well enough to do the experiments.
(b) No one takes him seriously.
(c) No one hears of his work.
(d) No one is able to recreate the experiment.

8. Einstein mentions that his father shows him a charm on a watch chain when he is about five. What is the charm?
(a) A fish.
(b) A compass.
(c) A dog.
(d) A planet.

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

10. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Unavailable.
(b) Distant.
(c) Strict.
(d) Devoted.

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

12. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
(a) Maja's eyes twinkle with laughter, while Albert's are clouded with dreams.
(b) Maja is blonde, while Albert has dark hair.
(c) Maja is polite, while Albert is rude.
(d) Maja is short, while Albert is very tall.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on Einstein's work, scientists follow clues on atomic energy and eventually learn how to do what?

2. 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?

3. Mrs. Einstein worries that her son has difficulty in school. What reason does she NOT mention for being worried?

4. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?

5. With what part of Einstein's job at the university is his wife dissatisfied in Chapter Six?

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