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

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

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

4. What did H.A. Lorentz devote himself to?
(a) reconciliation
(b) religion
(c) research
(d) writing books

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?

2. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?

3. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?

4. What about Einstein was in contrast to his passionate sense of social justice and social responsibility?

5. What is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?

(see the answer key)

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