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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 think would lead to an "international police"?
(a) the almagamation of mercenary armies.
(b) the cowardice of the world's peoples.
(c) the need for subduing national unrest.
(d) the despotism of one nation.

2. Why did the Bavarian Academy of Sciences say that Einstein's resignation from the Prussian Academy would affect his relations with their Academy?
(a) The Bavarian Academy feared the Prussian Academy.
(b) They would strive harder to keep him as a member.
(c) Bavarians hate Prussians.
(d) All German academies were closely allied with one another.

3. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?
(a) religion.
(b) politics.
(c) a common ideal and use of the Latin language.
(d) the physical proximity of the European countries.

4. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences rebuke Einstein for not doing?
(a) remaining a German citizen.
(b) remaining a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
(c) contradicting French and Belgian newspaper reports.
(d) praising Germany.

5. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?
(a) scoundrels.
(b) anarchists
(c) libertarians.
(d) men of democratic ideals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the laws of Prohibition destructive laws according to Einstein?

2. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?

3. What accusation by the Prussian Academy of Sciences did Einstein feel was slanderous?

4. To whom did Einstein address a farewell letter stating he would no longer go to Geneva nor be a member of the Commission?

5. Buddhism is an example of what kind of religious feeling according to Einstein?

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