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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?
(a) the seventieth
(b) the ninetieth
(c) the eightieth
(d) the sixtieth

2. Which nation had a vigorous cultural tradition producing great artists, writers etc.?
(a) Germany.
(b) England.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

3. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?
(a) arms manufacturers.
(b) the wealthy.
(c) political leaders.
(d) the citizens of the different countries.

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 wasn't treated with enough civility.
(d) He didn't want to support the destruction of German culture.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?

2. Why is limitation of armaments and rules for the conduct of war not a workable plan according to Einstein?

3. What did Einstein feel was one of the noblest features of the French tradition?

4. 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?

5. What was one reason Einstein didn't associate himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

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