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

2. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?
(a) science and mathematics.
(b) the visual arts and music.
(c) psychology and psychiatry.
(d) religion and theology.

3. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?
(a) by being a good example.
(b) by teaching them.
(c) by sharing one's goods with them.
(d) by giving them some elevating work to do.

4. The book, WAR AGAIN TO-MORROW, which Einstein recommended, was written by whom?
(a) Thomas Mann.
(b) Ludwig Bauer.
(c) Heinrich Heine.
(d) Hermann Hesse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Einstein consider the greatest and noblest man of his times?

2. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?

3. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?

4. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?

5. What was Einstein's position in a nutshell?

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