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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What did Einstein feel was the greatest obstacle to world order?
(a) greed for money and power.
(b) nationalism or rather patriotism
(c) human nature.
(d) ignorance.
2. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?
(a) by sharing one's goods with them.
(b) by teaching them.
(c) by being a good example.
(d) by giving them some elevating work to do.
3. What did Einstein say would be no excuse for the behavior of the scientific academies?
(a) external pressure.
(b) stupidity.
(c) pride.
(d) ignorance.
4. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?
(a) a hedgehog and a rose.
(b) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(c) a peony and an ant.
(d) a lion and a mouse.
5. What evoked religious notions in primitive man according to Einstein?
(a) fear.
(b) want.
(c) superstition.
(d) love.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where was Einstein staying when he wrote his answer to the Prussian Academy's declaration against him?
2. What did Einstein think would lead to an "international police"?
3. What did Einstein think should be done with patriotic women?
4. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?
5. What about Einstein was in contrast to his passionate sense of social justice and social responsibility?
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