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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Einstein give for resigning from The Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) He wasn't treated with enough civility.
(b) He was a Jew.
(c) He was immigrating to America.
(d) He didn't want to support the destruction of German culture.

2. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences accuse Einstein of?
(a) writing derogatory newspaper articles about the Academy.
(b) not disclosing recent scientific discoveries to the Academy.
(c) not writing the required scientific treatises.
(d) atrocity-mongering in America and France.

3. What did Einstein say would be no excuse for the behavior of the scientific academies?
(a) ignorance.
(b) pride.
(c) stupidity.
(d) external pressure.

4. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) Baudelaire
(b) Balzac
(c) Zola
(d) Hugo

5. To whom did Einstein compare conscientious objectors?
(a) religious martyrs.
(b) victims.
(c) eagles.
(d) heroes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was another reason Einstein gave for not associating himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

2. What Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?

3. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?

4. What was one reason Einstein didn't associate himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

5. With whom was Einstein staying when the Prussian Academy wrote to Einstein on April 7, 1933?

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