Book Knowledge Quiz

Short answers

The book is full of inspiring information about Oxford and scientific discoveries around the world. How many facts do you remember? What was the place where democracy was born and how was Einstein’s first renowned theory called? Take the quiz and see if you can score above 5 points, as many birds Albert needs to find to reveal the secrets under their wings.

Here you can see how many aspects of the book you remember and further hone your knowledge:

  1. Which building is featured on the main cover of the book?

    The Radcliffe Camera

  2. Who are the main characters of the book? (hint: there are 3)

    Albert, Sophia, the birds

  3. What is the place where Democracy was born?

    Athens, Greece

  4. What is the first discovery shown in the book? (hint: it’s in Egypt)

    The alphabet (through the first hieroglyphics)

  5. What is the first mathematical discovery presented in the book? (hint: it’s shown on the beach)

    The Pythagorean theorem

  6. Which country was Nicolas Copernicus from?

    Poland

  7. In which university did Isaac Newton discover the laws of motion?

    Cambridge University

  8. How is Albert Einstein’s most renowned scientific theory called?

    Relativity (Special and General)

  9. Where did Hubble make his discoveries about the galaxies?

    At the Wilson observatory in California

  10. How many vaccines did Maurice Hilleman discover?

    Over forty

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