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

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

3. How does Einstein refer to the way he feels about lecturing at the university?
(a) "My calling in life."
(b) "The best work I've ever done."
(c) "Performances on the trapeze."
(d) "A silly, pointless exercise."

4. In Chapter Four, Einstein makes friends from other countries at his new school. What affect do their stories have on him?
(a) He starts plotting a German revolution.
(b) He plans a career in government.
(c) He thinks they're lying and refuses to spend time with them.
(d) He begins dreaming of freedom for all men.

5. 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 he is finally recognized for his work.
(b) That someone can take such wondeful pictures.
(c) That other scientists take him seriously.
(d) That he can retire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the hometown of the boy waiting on the porch significant to Einstein?

2. After dinner, Albert claims he'll be able to sleep better if he can take what to bed?

3. After Albert is asked not to return to his school, Hermann tells his son that he can't support him anymore. Why?

4. When Einstein graduates from the University of Zurich, what degree is he awarded?

5. Einstein meets Mileva Maritsch at his new school. On what do they spend most of their time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Einstein asked not to return to the Luitpold Gymnasium?

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

4. The reader learns that Einstein's work eventually leads other scientists to create the atom bomb. Why?

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

6. Describe young Albert Einstein's feelings about school.

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

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

9. Why does the author specifically mention that Einstein answers the strange boy on the porch in German?

10. Why does Einstein not enjoy giving interviews?

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