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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "Politics and Pacifism".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom shouldn't we leave the struggle against armaments and against the war spirit according to Einstein?
(a) to the people.
(b) to religion.
(c) to the youth of countries.
(d) to the Governments.

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

4. What is a chief reason we can't abolish war according to Einstein?
(a) greed for power.
(b) human nature.
(c) military training and its glorification.
(d) lack of brotherly love.

5. What did Popper-Lynkaeus feel society was responsible for?
(a) keeping a viable, profitable economic condition.
(b) promoting nationalism.
(c) keeping crime in check.
(d) the fate of every individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Einstein feel had to be gradually abolished as the political organization of Europe was strengthened?

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

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

4. What non-political authority did the League of Nations create?

5. What did Einstein feel couldn't be done by gradual steps?

(see the answer key)

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