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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 ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?
(a) Brotherhood, Liberty and Equality.
(b) Equality, Science and Enlightenment.
(c) Truth, Goodness and Beauty.
(d) Justice, Empathy and Wisdom.

2. Where did Einstein and his best friend hold long conversations for 10 years or more during his stay in Berlin?
(a) in his friend's garden.
(b) in a cafe house.
(c) at the university.
(d) on a yacht.

3. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?
(a) the parable of the lost sheep.
(b) Daniel in the Lion's Den.
(c) the Prodigal Son.
(d) the Tower of Babel.

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

5. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?
(a) that he is a scientist.
(b) that he is grateful to have escaped Nazi Germany.
(c) that his inner and outer life depends on the labors of others.
(d) that he is blessed to have a wonderful wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "apparent" overproduction?

2. What did Einstein feel had to be gradually abolished as the political organization of Europe was strengthened?

3. What did Einstein feel was the main cause of the crisis the world faced?

4. What are the peoples of all countries guilty of which make disarmament impossible?

5. In what European city were the Solvay Congresses held in 1909 and 1912?

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