Quiz on Albert Einstein

When was Albert Einstein born?

• 14 March 1875

• 14 March 1879

• 14 March 1885

• 14 March 1890

What was Einstein's mother's initial impression of him?

• She thought he was brilliant.

• She thought he was a freak.

• She was indifferent.

• She was proud.

What nickname did Einstein's playmates give him?

• Genius

• Brother Boring

• Smart Kid

• Little Professor

What did Einstein say when he finally spoke at the dinner table?

• "I want more soup."

• "The soup is too hot."

• "Can we go outside?"

• "I love my family."

What instrument did Einstein learn to play at age six?

• Piano

• Cello

• Violin

• Guitar

What did a headmaster predict about Einstein's future?

• He would become a great scientist.

• He would never succeed at anything.

• He would be a famous musician.

• He would travel the world.

Which city did Einstein move to for a more liberal education?

• Berlin

• Zurich

• Munich

• Milan

What was the famous equation introduced by Einstein?

• E = mc^2

• F = ma

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• PV = nRT

What major theory did Einstein publish in 1915?

• Theory of Special Relativity

• Theory of General Relativity

• Quantum Theory

• Theory of Gravity

What prompted Einstein to write to President Roosevelt?

• The threat of nuclear war

• A request for funding

• The discovery of gravity waves

• A personal invitation