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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 is necessary for culture to flourish in a nation according to Einstein?
(a) excellent art and music schools.
(b) state support of theatre and the arts.
(c) prosperity allowing time to pursue culture and respect for culture.
(d) emphasis on the importance of culture taught to children.

2. What did Einstein think should be done with patriotic women?
(a) They should be sent to the front.
(b) They should pray for peace.
(c) They should work in factories.
(d) They should keep the home fires burning.

3. What had he not wanted done with the written document he gave the International League for combating anti-Semitism?
(a) He had not wanted it used to enlist support.
(b) He had not wanted it used for hate-mongering.
(c) He had not wanted his name put on it.
(d) He had not wanted it given to the Press.

4. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?
(a) large cities.
(b) tax.
(c) technical advances.
(d) politicians.

5. Instead of atrocity-mongering what did the French people do?
(a) they did nothing.
(b) take in and protect Jews fleeing from Germany.
(c) write letters to German newspapers.
(d) reproduce and comment on official German statements.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the Prussian Academy of Sciences particularly upset at Einstein's statements?

2. Who was Einstein's closest friend during the time he spent in Berlin?

3. What is the fate of the human race dependent on according to Einstein?

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

5. Buddhism is an example of what kind of religious feeling according to Einstein?

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