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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 treaty did Einstein call unfortunate?
(a) the Treaty of Berlin.
(b) the Treaty of Versailles.
(c) the International Treaty of Nations.
(d) the Treaty of Paris.

2. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?
(a) insisting on intellectual excellence of its members.
(b) arbitrating peace.
(c) giving moral support to national minorities.
(d) helping poorer naions financially.

3. 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) Heidegger.
(b) Kant.
(c) Schopenhauer.
(d) Nietzsche.

4. On what basis did Einstein feel conscientious objectors must be protected?
(a) on an international basis.
(b) on a moral basis.
(c) on a legal basis.
(d) on a religious basis.

5. Buddhism is an example of what kind of religious feeling according to Einstein?
(a) cosmic.
(b) fear-based.
(c) anthropomorphic.
(d) punitive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?

2. What is the silently accepted motto of people having no civil courage?

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

4. What was Lorentz' "unspoken but faithfully followed advice"?

5. Who was Frauelein Knake?

(see the answer key)

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