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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 had to be gradually abolished as the political organization of Europe was strengthened?
(a) tariff barriers.
(b) different currencies.
(c) dictatorships.
(d) oligarchies.

2. Why were the laws of Prohibition destructive laws according to Einstein?
(a) They were thought up by prudish ladies.
(b) Some alcohol, especially wine, is healthy.
(c) They couldn't be enforced.
(d) They promoted crime.

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

4. What was the problem forced on Einstein's Berlin surgeon friend out of the necessities of his practice?
(a) the improvement of anesthesiology.
(b) maintaining harmony among the medical staff.
(c) maintaining sanitary conditions during surgery.
(d) transplantation of tendons, a solution to lost muscles.

5. Which nation does Einstein feel helped to Balkanize Europe?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) America.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Einstein address a farewell letter stating he would no longer go to Geneva nor be a member of the Commission?

2. In what German city was the Bavarian Academy of Sciences located?

3. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

4. What did Popper-Lynkaeus feel society was responsible for?

5. Where was Einstein staying when he wrote his answer to the Prussian Academy's declaration against him?

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