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

2. What was the cultural flowering of the Italian Renaissance based on?
(a) the beauty of the Italian landscape and aid of the Pope.
(b) portraying the scriptures in painting and sculpture.
(c) rich patrons who supported struggling artists.
(d) the liberation and comparative isolation of the individual.

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

4. What have the churches always fought, according to Einstein?
(a) each other .
(b) science.
(c) intellectualism.
(d) philosophy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What evoked religious notions in primitive man according to Einstein?

2. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?

3. What is Einstein's political ideal?

4. Berliner wrote a textbook on which subject?

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

(see the answer key)

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