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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. Who does Einstein consider unfortunate and almost disqualified for life?
(a) A person who is not educated.
(b) A person who is not inquisitive.
(c) Someone who regards his and others' lives as meaningless.
(d) Someone who regards himself as better than others.

2. What did Einstein feel was the main cause of the crisis the world faced?
(a) stupidity.
(b) technical progress.
(c) human laziness.
(d) ignorance.

3. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?
(a) arms manufacturers.
(b) political leaders.
(c) the citizens of the different countries.
(d) the wealthy.

4. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?
(a) 50,000
(b) 100,000
(c) 75,000
(d) 60,000

5. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?
(a) not as ends in themselves.
(b) the most important things in life.
(c) things to strive toward.
(d) things to be grateful for.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?

2. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?

3. Who was Frauelein Knake?

4. The book, WAR AGAIN TO-MORROW, which Einstein recommended, was written by whom?

5. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?

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