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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does the boy from the porch think Einstein might help him?
(a) He can blackmail Einstein.
(b) They are related.
(c) He is willing to pay.
(d) They are both refugees.
2. Who becomes Einstein's second wife?
(a) Geneva.
(b) Margot.
(c) Elsa.
(d) Maja.
3. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?
(a) Mercer Street.
(b) Munich Street.
(c) Melbourne Street.
(d) MC Square.
4. 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) Albert needs to do his homework.
(d) She and her husband have a date.
5. In Chapter Four, what kind of father is Einstein?
(a) Strict.
(b) Unavailable.
(c) Distant.
(d) Devoted.
6. Who takes care of Einstein after his divorce?
(a) His father, Hermann.
(b) His cousin, Elsa.
(c) His wife, Mileva.
(d) His mother, Pauline.
7. 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 someone can take such wondeful pictures.
(b) That he is finally recognized for his work.
(c) That other scientists take him seriously.
(d) That he can retire.
8. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?
(a) A factory owner.
(b) A good father.
(c) A professor.
(d) A violinist.
9. During Chapter Six, in which of the following cities do Einstein and his family NOT live?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Prague.
(d) Zurich.
10. 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 cannot stand living together.
(d) They hate each other.
11. What solution does Uncle Jake propose for Albert's difficulties in school?
(a) That Albert tries harder to pay attention at school.
(b) That Albert come to him with questions.
(c) That Albert drops out of school.
(d) That Albert stay after school to ask questions.
12. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?
(a) First arouses his interest in science.
(b) Creates his curiosity.
(c) Makes him hate his father.
(d) Drives him to study geology.
13. When Einstein first lectures on his theory in the US, he comments that, "It is all very simple." How does the audience respond?
(a) Bursts into laughter.
(b) Gets up and leaves the lecture hall.
(c) Begins shouting at him.
(d) Stares at him silently.
14. Why is Albert kicked out of school in Chapter Two?
(a) He starts too many fights.
(b) He asks too many questions and makes the teacher look bad.
(c) He is absent too often.
(d) He makes rude comments about his teachers.
15. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?
(a) The compass.
(b) His teddy bear.
(c) A warm blanket.
(d) A glass of water.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Hermann annoyed when the family sits down to dinner in Chapter Two?
2. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?
3. Why does Hermann Einstein know more about science than the average businessman?
4. The author says that Albert and Maja resemble each other strongly except for one feature. What is different about the children?
5. Why is Hermann Einstein pleased when his son displays interest in the pocket watch?
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