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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 did Einstein consider the greatest and noblest man of his times?
(a) Konrad Lorenz
(b) H.A. Lorentz
(c) Schweitzer
(d) Ghandi

2. How did Einstein plan to abolish unemployment?
(a) build more factories.
(b) invent new jobs.
(c) legally reduce the number of working hours per week.
(d) lower salaries.

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

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

5. What reason did Einstein give for resigning from The Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) He didn't want to support the destruction of German culture.
(b) He was a Jew.
(c) He was immigrating to America.
(d) He wasn't treated with enough civility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is limitation of armaments and rules for the conduct of war not a workable plan according to Einstein?

2. When did the Prussian Academy take cognizance of Einstein's resignation?

3. Einstein was a citizen of what country?

4. What determines the true value of a human being?

5. On what date did Einstein write an answer to the Prussian Academy's statement against him?

(see the answer key)

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