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

2. Chapter Two ends with Mrs. Einstein expressing her desire that her son becomes what?
(a) A good father.
(b) A factory owner.
(c) A professor.
(d) A violinist.

3. After he becomes a Swiss citizen, Einstein is able to secure a government job in what field?
(a) Patent Office.
(b) Postal Service.
(c) Congress.
(d) University.

4. Toward the end of Chapter Seven, Einstein's theory is finally ______.
(a) Proven incorrect.
(b) Proven irrelevant.
(c) Proven correct.
(d) Proven ridiculous.

5. How does Einstein feel about Mileva's ambitions?
(a) He thinks she is beautiful and charming.
(b) He thinks she should focus more on housework.
(c) He thinks she is brilliant and enjoys her company.
(d) He thinks she is dumb and dislikes talking to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of questions does Albert think about when he visits the church on his way home from school?

2. Mrs. Einstein thinks her son should have what when he turns six?

3. What nickname do the boys at school give Albert?

4. In Chapter Six, a friend offers Einstein three positions in Berlin. Which of the following is NOT offered?

5. Einstein encourages other scientists to check his theories, one of which requires a total eclipse. What prevents that experiment?

Short Essay Questions

1. The author states that relativity is not new, and she uses a train as an example. Explain this example. Why does the author use this example?

2. Why do Michelson and Morley assume that their experiments are a failure?

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

4. Is it easy or difficult to manage a child like Albert? Explain.

5. As Einstein starts receiving professorships, why is Mileva still frustrated with their financial situation?

6. Describe Einstein's parents, Pauline and Hermann. What type of parents are they?

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

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

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

10. Why does Einstein not enjoy giving interviews?

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