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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 had the Prussian Academy of Sciences wanted Einstein to do?
(a) put in a good word for the German people.
(b) denounce America and France.
(c) write a newspaper article defending Germany's position.
(d) give the Academy credit for his scientific research.

2. What was another reason Einstein gave for not associating himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) that he still felt loyalty to Germany.
(b) that he was a Jew.
(c) that he wasn't a French citizen.
(d) that he didn't like manifestos.

3. What does Einstein regard as contrary to justice and based on force?
(a) Fascism.
(b) nationalism.
(c) class differences.
(d) Nazism.

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

5. The book, WAR AGAIN TO-MORROW, which Einstein recommended, was written by whom?
(a) Thomas Mann.
(b) Hermann Hesse.
(c) Heinrich Heine.
(d) Ludwig Bauer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?

2. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?

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

4. What was the cultural flowering of the Italian Renaissance based on?

5. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?

(see the answer key)

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