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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. 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.

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

3. What is necessary for culture to flourish in a nation according to Einstein?
(a) emphasis on the importance of culture taught to children.
(b) prosperity allowing time to pursue culture and respect for culture.
(c) excellent art and music schools.
(d) state support of theatre and the arts.

4. What, in Einstein's opinion, did the religious geniuses of all ages have in common?
(a) intellectual superiority.
(b) the embracing a church or temple of some kind.
(c) martyrdom.
(d) rejection of dogma and God in man's image.

5. Why is limitation of armaments and rules for the conduct of war not a workable plan according to Einstein?
(a) There is too much world competition between countries.
(b) The armament business is a big, successful business.
(c) People are war-like by nature.
(d) When life and death are at stake, rules go by the board.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the laws of Prohibition destructive laws according to Einstein?

2. What are the ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?

3. In what European city were the Solvay Congresses held in 1909 and 1912?

4. What are the peoples of all countries guilty of which make disarmament impossible?

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

(see the answer key)

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