CBSE Class 11 · English · Hornbill / Snapshots

Albert Einstein at School

Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Class 11 English.

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Patrick Pringle. Young Einstein hates rote learning in Munich, clashes with Mr Braun, leaves via doctor's nervous breakdown certificate - school unsuited to genius.

Summary

Einstein says memorising Waterloo year is pointless.

Mr Braun calls him disgrace and dreamer.

Friends advise; cousin says memorise to pass.

Needs excuse to join parents in Italy.

Gives nervous breakdown certificate.

Mr Koch praises maths genius in reference.

Hard words & meanings

rote	repetition learning
expulsion	forced exit
certificate	official proof
lodgings	rented room
rebellion	defiance

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