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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, in Einstein's opinion, did the religious geniuses of all ages have in common?
(a) intellectual superiority.
(b) martyrdom.
(c) the embracing a church or temple of some kind.
(d) rejection of dogma and God in man's image.

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

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

4. What did Einstein abhor as the worst outcrop of the herd nature?
(a) lack of individuality.
(b) the military system.
(c) crime.
(d) materialism.

5. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?
(a) mystery.
(b) love.
(c) joy.
(d) sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein felt himself lucky to witness the peace demonstration organized by what people?

2. 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?

3. Einstein called the League of Nations not much more than a what?

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

5. What determines the true value of a human being?

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