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A Needle That Moved: teacher key

Albert Einstein, grade 2 edition, written for 2nd grade. Albert Einstein was shown a compass as a boy. Read how his wonder lasted his whole life.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

  1. Where did Albert start school?
    • Munich (answer)
    • Princeton
    • Ulm
  2. Where did Einstein live in his later years?
    • Ulm
    • Munich
    • Princeton, New Jersey (answer)
  3. What lasted Albert's whole life?
    • His sense of wonder (answer)
    • His violin lessons
    • His school
  4. What did Albert's father show him?
    • A violin
    • A compass (answer)
    • A prize
  5. What did Albert take lessons in?
    • Math
    • Art
    • The violin (answer)

Words

  • compass: needle tool
  • violin: music tool
  • wonder: deep curiosity