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

2. What Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?
(a) George Bernard Shaw.
(b) Oscar Wilde.
(c) James Joyce.
(d) Samuel Beckett.

3. What is Einstein's political ideal?
(a) democracy
(b) socialism
(c) communism
(d) egalitarianism

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Frauelein Knake?

3. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?

4. What was Lorentz' "unspoken but faithfully followed advice"?

5. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?

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