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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. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?
(a) men of democratic ideals.
(b) libertarians.
(c) anarchists
(d) scoundrels.

2. Einstein called the League of Nations not much more than a what?
(a) meeting hall.
(b) weak attempt.
(c) pipe dream.
(d) fiasco.

3. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?
(a) as desirable.
(b) as contemptible.
(c) as necessary for everyone.
(d) as goals to be attained.

4. To whom did Einstein compare conscientious objectors?
(a) heroes.
(b) religious martyrs.
(c) victims.
(d) eagles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?

3. What is "apparent" overproduction?

4. What did Einstein think would lead to an "international police"?

5. To whom shouldn't we leave the struggle against armaments and against the war spirit according to Einstein?

(see the answer key)

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