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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The religions of civilized peoples are based primarily on what according to Einstein?
(a) fear.
(b) morality.
(c) worship of a superior Being.
(d) brotherhood.

2. What was the official date of Einstein's resignation from the Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) March 27, 1933.
(b) March 8, 1933.
(c) March 30, 1933.
(d) March 28, 1933.

3. What did Einstein say would be no excuse for the behavior of the scientific academies?
(a) stupidity.
(b) ignorance.
(c) pride.
(d) external pressure.

4. Einstein felt himself lucky to witness the peace demonstration organized by what people?
(a) the French people.
(b) the Italian people.
(c) the Swiss people.
(d) the Flemish people.

5. Buddhism is an example of what kind of religious feeling according to Einstein?
(a) fear-based.
(b) punitive.
(c) cosmic.
(d) anthropomorphic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what German city was the Prussian Academy of Sciences located?

2. What about Einstein was in contrast to his passionate sense of social justice and social responsibility?

3. When had Einstein acquired Prussian nationality by becoming a full member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences?

4. What was one of the propositions of the League of Nations?

5. What book lay always on Einstein's table?

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