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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 have the churches always fought, according to Einstein?
(a) intellectualism.
(b) philosophy.
(c) each other .
(d) science.

2. Buddhism is an example of what kind of religious feeling according to Einstein?
(a) cosmic.
(b) fear-based.
(c) punitive.
(d) anthropomorphic.

3. Which nation had a vigorous cultural tradition producing great artists, writers etc.?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

4. Who did Einstein consider the greatest and noblest man of his times?
(a) H.A. Lorentz
(b) Konrad Lorenz
(c) Ghandi
(d) Schweitzer

5. What Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?
(a) George Bernard Shaw.
(b) Samuel Beckett.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) James Joyce.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?

2. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?

3. Where was Einstein staying when he wrote his answer to the Prussian Academy's declaration against him?

4. What will make human life intolerable according to Einstein?

5. Which country created a permanent Institute for intellectual co-operation?

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