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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. Who, in this materialistic world, are the most profoundly religious people according to Einstein?
(a) serious scientific workers.
(b) welfare workers.
(c) priests and ministers.
(d) philanthropists.

2. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?
(a) a peony and an ant.
(b) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(c) a lion and a mouse.
(d) a hedgehog and a rose.

3. Where did Einstein and his best friend hold long conversations for 10 years or more during his stay in Berlin?
(a) in a cafe house.
(b) in his friend's garden.
(c) on a yacht.
(d) at the university.

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

5. At the time Einstein wrote this book which two U.S. products represented "real" overproduction, production exceeding the demand?
(a) milk and corn
(b) appliances and paper goods
(c) cars and wheat
(d) meat and vegetables

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?

2. What is Einstein's political ideal?

3. What was Einstein's remedy for the stoppages in the industrial cycle?

4. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?

5. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?

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