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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) Balzac
(b) Baudelaire
(c) Zola
(d) Hugo

2. What did H.A. Lorentz devote himself to?
(a) writing books
(b) reconciliation
(c) research
(d) religion

3. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?
(a) as goals to be attained.
(b) as necessary for everyone.
(c) as contemptible.
(d) as desirable.

4. What is the prime cause of the moral collapse of the white race according to Einstein?
(a) compulsory military service.
(b) greed.
(c) alcohol.
(d) intolerance.

5. What did Einstein feel was the greatest obstacle to world order?
(a) greed for money and power.
(b) nationalism or rather patriotism
(c) ignorance.
(d) human nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the primary duty of a scientific academy in Einstein's opinion?

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

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

4. The book, WAR AGAIN TO-MORROW, which Einstein recommended, was written by whom?

5. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?

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