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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "The Jews".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The demands of what form of societal system were for the most part first raised by the Jews, according to Einstein?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) Socialism.

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

3. What was Einstein's position in a nutshell?
(a) Isolationism is best.
(b) Mere agreements to limit armaments furnish no security.
(c) War is useless.
(d) Intellectuals will finally triumph.

4. On what basis did Einstein feel conscientious objectors must be protected?
(a) on an international basis.
(b) on a legal basis.
(c) on a religious basis.
(d) on a moral basis.

5. What did Einstein abhor as the worst outcrop of the herd nature?
(a) lack of individuality.
(b) materialism.
(c) the military system.
(d) crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is a protest against injustice and violence more valuable?

2. In what German city was the Prussian Academy of Sciences located?

3. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?

4. Einstein felt himself lucky to witness the peace demonstration organized by what people?

5. What was the problem forced on Einstein's Berlin surgeon friend out of the necessities of his practice?

(see the answer key)

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