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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 Einstein feel was one of the noblest features of the French tradition?
(a) the honesty of the French people.
(b) the love of life the French exhibit.
(c) the highly developed sense of justice of the French people.
(d) the bravery of the French people.

2. To which famous psychologist did Einstein write?
(a) Carl Jung.
(b) William James.
(c) Wilhelm Wundt.
(d) Sigmund Freud.

3. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?
(a) 50,000
(b) 75,000
(c) 100,000
(d) 60,000

4. What famous French legal case did Einstein use to illustrate his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) the Dreyfus case.
(b) the Monsieur Harlecoute case.
(c) the Devil's Island case.
(d) the Marie Antoinette case.

5. What was the primary duty of a scientific academy in Einstein's opinion?
(a) to publish scientific papers.
(b) to hold regular meetings for scientists' intercommunication.
(c) to do scientific research.
(d) to encourage and protect the scientific life of a country.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Bavarian Academy of Sciences say that Einstein's resignation from the Prussian Academy would affect his relations with their Academy?

2. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences accuse Einstein of?

3. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?

4. Why did the intellectually elite not have a direct influence on the history of nations according to Einstein?

5. What did Einstein feel would have undermined the ideas and principles which had won a place of honor for Germany in the civilized world?

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