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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 "The World as I See It".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?
(a) mystery.
(b) joy.
(c) love.
(d) sympathy.

3. 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) Nietzsche.
(b) Heidegger.
(c) Kant.
(d) Schopenhauer.

4. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?
(a) religion and theology.
(b) psychology and psychiatry.
(c) science and mathematics.
(d) the visual arts and music.

5. What book lay always on Einstein's table?
(a) the Talmud.
(b) a book of colored drawings by Japanese children.
(c) an illustrated book of Japanese wood cuts.
(d) the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?

2. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?

3. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?

4. What did H.A. Lorentz devote himself to?

5. Who does Einstein consider unfortunate and almost disqualified for life?

(see the answer key)

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