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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 are the peoples of all countries guilty of which make disarmament impossible?
(a) cowardice.
(b) anger and greed.
(c) stupidity.
(d) indifference and slackness.

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

3. What did Einstein feel couldn't be done by gradual steps?
(a) enlightenment.
(b) disarmament.
(c) becoming intellectually superior.
(d) becoming a democracy.

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

5. What was the problem forced on Einstein's Berlin surgeon friend out of the necessities of his practice?
(a) the improvement of anesthesiology.
(b) maintaining sanitary conditions during surgery.
(c) transplantation of tendons, a solution to lost muscles.
(d) maintaining harmony among the medical staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?

2. What is necessary to make the results of technical progress beneficial to all according to Einstein?

3. Which country created a permanent Institute for intellectual co-operation?

4. What Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?

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

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