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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "Politics and Pacifism".

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

2. What will make human life intolerable according to Einstein?
(a) the development of mechanical methods of warfare.
(b) religion based on fear.
(c) inequality of material wealth in different nations.
(d) economic recession.

3. Dr. Solf was the pillar of what college?
(a) Berlin College.
(b) Schiller College.
(c) Lessing College.
(d) Princeton College.

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

5. Why did the intellectually elite not have a direct influence on the history of nations according to Einstein?
(a) their snobbery
(b) their lack of cohesion
(c) their small numbers.
(d) their idealism

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

2. Einstein called the League of Nations not much more than a what?

3. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?

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

5. What finally happens when businesses go smash?

(see the answer key)

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