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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 hedgehog and a rose.
(b) a lion and a mouse.
(c) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(d) a peony and an ant.

2. What have the churches always fought, according to Einstein?
(a) intellectualism.
(b) science.
(c) philosophy.
(d) each other .

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

4. Einstein felt himself lucky to witness the peace demonstration organized by what people?
(a) the Flemish people.
(b) the Italian people.
(c) the Swiss people.
(d) the French people.

5. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?
(a) arbitrating peace.
(b) giving moral support to national minorities.
(c) insisting on intellectual excellence of its members.
(d) helping poorer naions financially.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Einstein feel was the main cause of the crisis the world faced?

2. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?

3. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?

4. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?

5. How did Einstein plan to abolish unemployment?

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