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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 "The World as I See It".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?
(a) a common ideal and use of the Latin language.
(b) religion.
(c) politics.
(d) the physical proximity of the European countries.

3. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?
(a) sympathy.
(b) mystery.
(c) love.
(d) joy.

4. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?
(a) that he is a scientist.
(b) that he is blessed to have a wonderful wife.
(c) that he is grateful to have escaped Nazi Germany.
(d) that his inner and outer life depends on the labors of others.

5. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?
(a) school education.
(b) the example of great and pure characters.
(c) money and economic well-being.
(d) scientific advancements.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Einstein write about the sacredness of the pursuit of scientific truth requesting protection of Italian scholars.

2. Who, considered a heretic, does Einstein compare with Saint Francis of Assisi?

3. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?

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

5. Buddhism is an example of what kind of religious feeling according to Einstein?

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