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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. Why did the intellectually elite not have a direct influence on the history of nations according to Einstein?
(a) their snobbery
(b) their small numbers.
(c) their idealism
(d) their lack of cohesion

2. What is "apparent" overproduction?
(a) Production exceeds the demand.
(b) Not the demand but consumers' purchasing power is lacking.
(c) A mistake in the statistics of what is actually produced.
(d) A misunderstanding that the amount produced is too much.

3. What did Einstein feel would lead to unemployment?
(a) a depression.
(b) a recession.
(c) not enough labor needed for production of goods.
(d) too many people relying on welfare.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the silently accepted motto of people having no civil courage?

2. What does Einstein regard as contrary to justice and based on force?

3. What did Einstein abhor as the worst outcrop of the herd nature?

4. To whom did Einstein address a farewell letter stating he would no longer go to Geneva nor be a member of the Commission?

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

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