2. At the opening of the book, what is the name of the street on which Einstein is walking?
(a) Munich Street.
(b) MC Square.
(c) Mercer Street.
(d) Melbourne Street.

3. During dinner in Chapter Two, why is Mrs. Einstein impatient for the children to get finished with dinner?
(a) Albert needs to do his homework.
(b) Her husband's employees are coming to enjoy some music.
(c) They are having dessert.
(d) She and her husband have a date.

4. What reason does Hermann give for moving his family to Munich?
(a) He needs a job.
(b) He wants his son to get a good education.
(c) His parents are close by.
(d) His wife is happier there.

5. What does Mileva say she misses about Switzerland during Chapter Six?
(a) All races get along well together.
(b) People leave them alone.
(c) Their friends are much nicer.
(d) Their house is better.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter One, what odd experience does Einstein have in Germany before he leaves?

2. Why doesn't Miss Dukas let the strange boy waiting for Einstein on the porch come inside the house?

3. 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?

4. As the war drags on, scientists in which country are planning to test Einstein's theory on the total eclipse?

5. What does Einstein say he thinks is the result of seeing the charm on his father's watch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is the job at the Patent Office a good position for Einstein? Explain.

4. According to the author, how is the relationship between Einstein and Mileva during and after their divorce?

5. Why does Hermann Einstein say that an education is so important? He mentions that "a Jew needs one to get along nowadays." To what situation is Hermann referring?

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

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

8. What does the reader learn about Albert from his questions about his father's compass?

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

10. Explain what happens to the group of German astronomers who plan to check Einstein's theory on light rays by observing a total eclipse.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 889 words
(approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page)

View a FREE sample