Who Was Albert Einstein? Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jess Brallier, Who HQ
Part of the Who Was series · Book 1 of 7
Book Summary
This book tells the life story of Albert Einstein, from his childhood in Germany where he was a curious and quiet boy who didn't like strict school rules, to his groundbreaking scientific discoveries like the Theory of Relativity and E=mc², and his later life as a world-renowned scientist and advocate for peace. It highlights his perseverance, independent thinking, and lasting impact on how we understand the universe.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Who Was Albert Einstein?.
1.What did Albert Einstein's father, Hermann Einstein, give him that made him curious?
2.Where did Albert Einstein work when he first started developing his big scientific ideas in his free time?
3.For what specific discovery did Albert Einstein win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
4.Why do you think Albert Einstein didn't like the strict rules and rote memorization at school?
5.Even though his job at the patent office wasn't directly about scientific research, what does it tell you about Albert that he still worked on his scientific ideas in his free time?
6.Why did Albert Einstein decide to move to the United States from Germany later in his life?
7.What is a main lesson the story teaches about being curious?
8.Which of these ideas is a main theme from Albert Einstein's life story?
9.How did Albert Einstein's early curiosity about things like the compass connect to his later work as a famous scientist?
10.In the story, Albert was 'fascinated' by the compass his father gave him. What does 'fascinated' mean?
11.Albert showed 'perseverance' when he kept learning math and physics even when school was hard. What does 'perseverance' mean?
12.Albert was a 'pacifist' who believed in peace and was against war. What does it mean to be a pacifist?
13.If you were Albert Einstein, and you had a big idea that was different from what everyone else believed, would you be brave enough to share it? Why or why not?
14.Albert Einstein loved to think and ask questions. What is something you are curious about and would like to learn more about?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Who Was Albert Einstein? to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Who Was Albert Einstein? with children.
What was your favorite part of Who Was Albert Einstein?? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Who Was Albert Einstein?, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Who Was Albert Einstein? make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Who Was Albert Einstein? to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Jess Brallier, Who HQ wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Who Was Series
All 7books →More Reading Questions You Might Like
10 Minutes Till Bedtime
by Peggy Rathmann
39 Clues: One False Note: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #2)
by Gordon Korman
39 Clues: The Maze of Bones: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #1)
by Rick Riordan
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Who Was Albert Einstein??
Who Was Albert Einstein? by Jess Brallier, Who HQ is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 4.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Who Was Albert Einstein??
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Who Was Albert Einstein?, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Who Was Albert Einstein? for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
Want your child to try the full quiz?
Just download the free app.
Scan a book cover
any book covers
Answer fun questions
with instant feedback
Watch reading grow
scores and streaks
ReadBuddy.ai
