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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. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?
(a) things to strive toward.
(b) the most important things in life.
(c) not as ends in themselves.
(d) things to be grateful for.

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

3. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?
(a) by sharing one's goods with them.
(b) by teaching them.
(c) by giving them some elevating work to do.
(d) by being a good example.

4. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?
(a) Daniel in the Lion's Den.
(b) the parable of the lost sheep.
(c) the Prodigal Son.
(d) the Tower of Babel.

5. What philosopher said: "a man can do as he will, but not will as he will" , a saying which inspired Einstein from his youth up?
(a) Schopenhauer.
(b) Kant.
(c) Nietzsche.
(d) Heidegger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Popper-Lynkaeus feel society was responsible for?

2. Who, in this materialistic world, are the most profoundly religious people according to Einstein?

3. Why were the laws of Prohibition destructive laws according to Einstein?

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

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

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