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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. To whom did Einstein compare conscientious objectors?
(a) victims.
(b) heroes.
(c) eagles.
(d) religious martyrs.

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

3. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?
(a) that he is blessed to have a wonderful wife.
(b) that he is a scientist.
(c) that he is grateful to have escaped Nazi Germany.
(d) that his inner and outer life depends on the labors of others.

4. What did Einstein state was the death of all sound work?
(a) greed and laziness.
(b) the gold standard.
(c) opportunism.
(d) bureaucracy.

5. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?
(a) the example of great and pure characters.
(b) money and economic well-being.
(c) school education.
(d) scientific advancements.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what European city were the Solvay Congresses held in 1909 and 1912?

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

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

4. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?

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

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