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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. In what European city were the Solvay Congresses held in 1909 and 1912?
(a) London
(b) Paris
(c) Brussels
(d) Berlin

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

3. What does Einstein believe prompted the development of the superior American technical devices and work organization?
(a) superior scientists and thinkers.
(b) better education in the schools.
(c) abundance of money.
(d) the high price of labor.

4. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

5. Who, considered a heretic, does Einstein compare with Saint Francis of Assisi?
(a) Confucious.
(b) Spinoza.
(c) Voltaire.
(d) Buddha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Einstein consider unfortunate and almost disqualified for life?

2. What Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?

3. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?

4. Dr. Solf was the pillar of what college?

5. What book lay always on Einstein's table?

(see the answer key)

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