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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "The Jews".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosopher said: "a man can do as he will, but not will as he will" , a saying which inspired Einstein from his youth up?
(a) Heidegger.
(b) Schopenhauer.
(c) Nietzsche.
(d) Kant.

2. What is necessary to make the results of technical progress beneficial to all according to Einstein?
(a) the welfare system.
(b) economic prosperity.
(c) regulation and organization.
(d) strict laws.

3. With whom was Einstein staying when the Prussian Academy wrote to Einstein on April 7, 1933?
(a) Professor Kuhle.
(b) Professor Liebenmilch.
(c) Professor Jungfrau.
(d) Professor Ehrenfest.

4. Which country created a permanent Institute for intellectual co-operation?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) England.

5. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?
(a) helping poorer naions financially.
(b) arbitrating peace.
(c) giving moral support to national minorities.
(d) insisting on intellectual excellence of its members.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of religion is Judaism not according to Einstein?

2. What comment did Einstein make about the letter from von Ficker of the Prussian academy to him?

3. On what basis did Einstein feel conscientious objectors must be protected?

4. What was Lorentz' "unspoken but faithfully followed advice"?

5. At the time Einstein wrote this book which two U.S. products represented "real" overproduction, production exceeding the demand?

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