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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many students attend Einstein's first few lectures at the university in Chapter Six?
(a) 2.
(b) 35.
(c) 180.
(d) 0.

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

3. When finally able to test the theory, researchers discover what about Einstein's work?
(a) He is wrong.
(b) He makes it all up.
(c) He makes no sense at all.
(d) He is correct.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the war, two teams are sent to record the total eclipse. Why are there two teams?

2. In the last few pages of Chapter One, how long does Einstein say it takes for him to gain a world reputation?

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

4. Which of the following does Einstein NOT enjoy in Chapter Seven?

5. Einstein's theory explains what about the sun?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Einstein get along better with his peers at the University than he does with his schoolmates previously?

2. What is interesting about Einstein's approach to the customary visits usually undertaken by new staff members? What is the result of his decision?

3. Do the townspeople respect Einstein at the beginning of the book?

4. Describe Mileva Maritsch's frustrations with her marriage to Einstein. Is it Einstein with whom she is displeased, or something else?

5. In what ways is Elsa just what Einstein needs? Explain.

6. Describe Pauline Einstein. What kind of woman is she?

7. Why does Mileva decide not to move with her husband to Berlin?

8. According to the author, why does young Einstein not fit in at his school?

9. Why does Einstein change his mind about granting the boy from the porch an interview?

10. Why is young Einstein disgusted with his music teacher? Explain.

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