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

2. What evoked religious notions in primitive man according to Einstein?
(a) fear.
(b) superstition.
(c) love.
(d) want.

3. Why were the laws of Prohibition destructive laws according to Einstein?
(a) They were thought up by prudish ladies.
(b) Some alcohol, especially wine, is healthy.
(c) They promoted crime.
(d) They couldn't be enforced.

4. What is Einstein's political ideal?
(a) socialism
(b) communism
(c) egalitarianism
(d) democracy

5. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?
(a) the Tower of Babel.
(b) Daniel in the Lion's Den.
(c) the Prodigal Son.
(d) the parable of the lost sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Berliner wrote a textbook on which subject?

2. What does Einstein regard as contrary to justice and based on force?

3. What is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?

4. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?

5. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?

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