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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. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?
(a) arbitrating peace.
(b) helping poorer naions financially.
(c) giving moral support to national minorities.
(d) insisting on intellectual excellence of its members.

2. What is necessary for culture to flourish in a nation according to Einstein?
(a) excellent art and music schools.
(b) state support of theatre and the arts.
(c) prosperity allowing time to pursue culture and respect for culture.
(d) emphasis on the importance of culture taught to children.

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

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

5. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?
(a) the ninetieth
(b) the eightieth
(c) the sixtieth
(d) the seventieth

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Einstein was in contrast to his passionate sense of social justice and social responsibility?

2. How did Einstein plan to abolish unemployment?

3. Berliner wrote a textbook on which subject?

4. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?

5. What did Popper-Lynkaeus feel society was responsible for?

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