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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When had Einstein acquired Prussian nationality by becoming a full member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) 1916.
(b) 1917.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1915.

2. What treaty did Einstein call unfortunate?
(a) the International Treaty of Nations.
(b) the Treaty of Versailles.
(c) the Treaty of Paris.
(d) the Treaty of Berlin.

3. Which country created a permanent Institute for intellectual co-operation?
(a) America.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, in Einstein's opinion, did the religious geniuses of all ages have in common?

2. What philosopher said: "a man can do as he will, but not will as he will" , a saying which inspired Einstein from his youth up?

3. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

4. What did Einstein consider would have been the repudiation of all the notions of justice and liberty for which he stood all his life?

5. The book, WAR AGAIN TO-MORROW, which Einstein recommended, was written by whom?

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