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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 is a chief reason we can't abolish war according to Einstein?
(a) human nature.
(b) military training and its glorification.
(c) lack of brotherly love.
(d) greed for power.

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

3. Which nation had a vigorous cultural tradition producing great artists, writers etc.?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

4. Where did Einstein and his best friend hold long conversations for 10 years or more during his stay in Berlin?
(a) in his friend's garden.
(b) at the university.
(c) in a cafe house.
(d) on a yacht.

5. What is the silently accepted motto of people having no civil courage?
(a) "It will be worked out somehow."
(b) "Leave it alone and don't speak of it."
(c) "War in inevitable."
(d) "What's the use?"

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Einstein consider unfortunate and almost disqualified for life?

2. How did Einstein plan to abolish unemployment?

3. What determines the true value of a human being?

4. The religions of civilized peoples are based primarily on what according to Einstein?

5. What was one of the propositions of the League of Nations?

(see the answer key)

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