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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. Who did Einstein consider the greatest and noblest man of his times?
(a) Ghandi
(b) Konrad Lorenz
(c) H.A. Lorentz
(d) Schweitzer

2. On what basis did Einstein feel conscientious objectors must be protected?
(a) on an international basis.
(b) on a moral basis.
(c) on a legal basis.
(d) on a religious basis.

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

4. How did Einstein plan to abolish unemployment?
(a) invent new jobs.
(b) lower salaries.
(c) legally reduce the number of working hours per week.
(d) build more factories.

5. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?
(a) not as ends in themselves.
(b) things to be grateful for.
(c) the most important things in life.
(d) things to strive toward.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?

2. What was one of the propositions of the League of Nations?

3. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

4. What treaty did Einstein call unfortunate?

5. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?

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