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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 Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?
(a) Samuel Beckett.
(b) George Bernard Shaw.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) James Joyce.

2. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?
(a) large cities.
(b) tax.
(c) technical advances.
(d) politicians.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is necessary for culture to flourish in a nation according to Einstein?

3. Where did Einstein and his best friend hold long conversations for 10 years or more during his stay in Berlin?

4. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?

5. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?

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