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

2. Einstein tells Miss Dukas he let the boy from the porch in for what purpose?
(a) So that the boy can warm up and answer Einstein's questions.
(b) The boy brings Einstein's mail.
(c) The weather is getting worse.
(d) To discuss an interesting theory.

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

4. What is Einstein's attitude toward politics during Chapter Seven?
(a) He is involved for a long time.
(b) He is never interested.
(c) He finds it fascinating.
(d) He thinks it ridiculous.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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 impression does the reader have of Mileva's attitude toward her life during Chapter Six?

4. During Chapter Two, Albert tells his father that he wants something specific for his upcoming birthday. What is it?

5. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Einstein sometimes called the Newton of the twentieth century?

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

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

5. Describe Mr. Einstein's appearance at the opening of the book.

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

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

8. What does Einstein's theory of relativity have to do with Michelson and Morley's experiment?

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

10. Describe Mileva Maritsch.

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