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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 did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?
(a) a lion and a mouse.
(b) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(c) a hedgehog and a rose.
(d) a peony and an ant.

2. Einstein called the League of Nations not much more than a what?
(a) pipe dream.
(b) fiasco.
(c) meeting hall.
(d) weak attempt.

3. 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) Hugo
(b) Balzac
(c) Zola
(d) Baudelaire

4. Who was Einstein's closest friend during the time he spent in Berlin?
(a) Professor Feldmeier.
(b) Professor Loewenstein.
(c) Professor Katzenstein.
(d) Professor Goldsmidt.

5. What did Einstein abhor as the worst outcrop of the herd nature?
(a) the military system.
(b) lack of individuality.
(c) materialism.
(d) crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?

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

3. How did Einstein plan to abolish unemployment?

4. What had he not wanted done with the written document he gave the International League for combating anti-Semitism?

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

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