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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, pp. 217-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must disarmament and joint security occur all at once or not at all?
(a) Because as long as war is possible, everyone wants to be in a position to win.
(b) Because those countries still armed will not do what they say once others disarm.
(c) Because peace is unenforcable if some countries are still armed.
(d) Because someone will inevitably double cross the others.

2. What is pacifism that fails to fight against armaments?
(a) Wise.
(b) Impotent.
(c) Effective.
(d) Insane.

3. In what decade is Einstein writing his correspondence with the science academies?
(a) The 1940s.
(b) The 1930s.
(c) The 1920s.
(d) The 1950s.

4. How could unilateral disarmament be negotiated?
(a) Through enforcement of the League of Nations.
(b) Through laws in a world court.
(c) Through arbitration.
(d) Einstein is not certain about that point.

5. In what decade does Einstein write "A Reply to the Invitation to Participate in a Meeting against Anti-Semitism" ?
(a) First decade of 20th century.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1920s.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year is "Religion and Science" written?

2. What happens if there are no general laws?

3. How does a country enslave its citizens?

4. Who does Einstein think is partly to blame for Europe's condition?

5. What does Einstein warn the Progressive Education Association?

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