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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 is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?
(a) to awaken the joy in creation and knowledge.
(b) the abiliity to inspire students to get high marks.
(c) the ability to hold the interest of his/her students.
(d) the ability to teach but also maintain discipline.

2. What does Einstein regard as contrary to justice and based on force?
(a) Fascism.
(b) nationalism.
(c) Nazism.
(d) class differences.

3. To whom did Einstein compare conscientious objectors?
(a) victims.
(b) religious martyrs.
(c) eagles.
(d) heroes.

4. What have the churches always fought, according to Einstein?
(a) each other .
(b) intellectualism.
(c) philosophy.
(d) science.

5. The religions of civilized peoples are based primarily on what according to Einstein?
(a) worship of a superior Being.
(b) morality.
(c) fear.
(d) brotherhood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a chief reason we can't abolish war according to Einstein?

3. What did Einstein think should be done with patriotic women?

4. What did Einstein feel couldn't be done by gradual steps?

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

(see the answer key)

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