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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 elevates a man and enriches his nature, in Einstein's opinion?
(a) helping others less fortunate than he.
(b) giving his life for his country.
(c) the urge to understand, intellectual work, creative or receptive
(d) writing books that help others.

2. Where was Einstein staying when he wrote his answer to the Prussian Academy's declaration against him?
(a) L'Oiseau near Angers.
(b) Amsterdam, Holland.
(c) Le Coq, near Ostende.
(d) Paris, France.

3. What was the reason Einstein gave for no longer wanting to live in Germany?
(a) no legal equality or freedom to say or teach what he wanted.
(b) He was Jewish.
(c) He preferred France.
(d) He planned to emigrate to America.

4. To whom did Einstein compare conscientious objectors?
(a) religious martyrs.
(b) victims.
(c) heroes.
(d) eagles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the laws of Prohibition destructive laws according to Einstein?

2. What did the German scientific academies do that Einstein deplored?

3. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?

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

5. Who does Einstein consider unfortunate and almost disqualified for life?

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