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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 does Einstein regard as contrary to justice and based on force?
(a) class differences.
(b) Fascism.
(c) nationalism.
(d) Nazism.

2. Who, in this materialistic world, are the most profoundly religious people according to Einstein?
(a) serious scientific workers.
(b) welfare workers.
(c) priests and ministers.
(d) philanthropists.

3. The religions of civilized peoples are based primarily on what according to Einstein?
(a) worship of a superior Being.
(b) brotherhood.
(c) morality.
(d) fear.

4. 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) Heidegger.
(c) Kant.
(d) Nietzsche.

5. Dr. Solf was the pillar of what college?
(a) Schiller College.
(b) Berlin College.
(c) Lessing College.
(d) Princeton College.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?

4. What is Einstein's political ideal?

5. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?

(see the answer key)

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