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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. Einstein felt himself lucky to witness the peace demonstration organized by what people?
(a) the Flemish people.
(b) the French people.
(c) the Swiss people.
(d) the Italian people.

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

3. To whom shouldn't we leave the struggle against armaments and against the war spirit according to Einstein?
(a) to the youth of countries.
(b) to the Governments.
(c) to religion.
(d) to the people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?

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

3. What will make human life intolerable according to Einstein?

4. Berliner wrote a textbook on which subject?

5. Why is limitation of armaments and rules for the conduct of war not a workable plan according to Einstein?

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