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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "Politics and Pacifism".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What, in Einstein's opinion, did the religious geniuses of all ages have in common?
(a) the embracing a church or temple of some kind.
(b) intellectual superiority.
(c) rejection of dogma and God in man's image.
(d) martyrdom.

3. What did Einstein think should be done with patriotic women?
(a) They should work in factories.
(b) They should pray for peace.
(c) They should keep the home fires burning.
(d) They should be sent to the front.

4. What was one of the propositions of the League of Nations?
(a) to begin each League of Nations meeting with a prayer for peace.
(b) to meet each year to vote on world issues.
(c) to have an international court of arbitration.
(d) to admit every country in the world to its League.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Einstein feel couldn't be done by gradual steps?

2. What is the fate of the human race dependent on according to Einstein?

3. Who, considered a heretic, does Einstein compare with Saint Francis of Assisi?

4. What did Einstein feel was the main cause of the crisis the world faced?

5. What elevates a man and enriches his nature, in Einstein's opinion?

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