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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?
(a) political leaders.
(b) arms manufacturers.
(c) the citizens of the different countries.
(d) the wealthy.

2. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?
(a) the physical proximity of the European countries.
(b) a common ideal and use of the Latin language.
(c) politics.
(d) religion.

3. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?
(a) the most important things in life.
(b) things to strive toward.
(c) things to be grateful for.
(d) not as ends in themselves.

4. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?
(a) performing successful appendectomies.
(b) the antagonism of the tissues.
(c) eye surgery.
(d) the transplanting of organs.

5. When was the declaration of the Prussian Academy of Sciences against Einstein written?
(a) April 1, 1933.
(b) April 1, 1932.
(c) April 1, 1931.
(d) April 1, 1934.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part III Einstein compared the psychic distemper of a society with what?

2. What was Einstein's position in a nutshell?

3. With whom was Einstein staying when the Prussian Academy wrote to Einstein on April 7, 1933?

4. What treaty did Einstein call unfortunate?

5. Why was the Prussian Academy of Sciences particularly upset at Einstein's statements?

(see the answer key)

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