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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what German city was the Prussian Academy of Sciences located?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bremen.
(c) Hamburg.
(d) Dresden.

2. Who was it who spoke the following words: "It's no use, Gentlemen, science is and remains international."
(a) Einstein.
(b) Dr. Solf.
(c) Dr. Katzenstein.
(d) Emil Fischer.

3. Why had the Prussian Academy of Sciences confidently expected Einstein to defend Germany?
(a) because he would fear them.
(b) because he would put his scientific connections first.
(c) because he didn't want to be thrown out of the Academy.
(d) because he had belonged to the Academy for a long time.

4. What did Einstein think was the chief duty of the State?
(a) protect the individual, giving him opportunity for creative growth.
(b) to enforce the law and arrest criminals.
(c) to keep the economy prosperous.
(d) to support welfare programs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what German city was the Bavarian Academy of Sciences located?

2. Which nation had a vigorous cultural tradition producing great artists, writers etc.?

3. What did Einstein feel would have undermined the ideas and principles which had won a place of honor for Germany in the civilized world?

4. What pact condemned war but left the individuals of each country to the mercy of the war machine?

5. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?

(see the answer key)

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