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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 be grateful for.
(b) things to strive toward.
(c) the most important things in life.
(d) not as ends in themselves.

2. What book lay always on Einstein's table?
(a) a book of colored drawings by Japanese children.
(b) an illustrated book of Japanese wood cuts.
(c) the Bible.
(d) the Talmud.

3. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?
(a) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(b) a hedgehog and a rose.
(c) a peony and an ant.
(d) a lion and a mouse.

4. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?
(a) science and mathematics.
(b) the visual arts and music.
(c) psychology and psychiatry.
(d) religion and theology.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?

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

4. What have the churches always fought, according to Einstein?

5. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?

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