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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?
(a) the eightieth
(b) the seventieth
(c) the sixtieth
(d) the ninetieth

2. What did H.A. Lorentz devote himself to?
(a) religion
(b) reconciliation
(c) writing books
(d) research

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

4. What elevates a man and enriches his nature, in Einstein's opinion?
(a) giving his life for his country.
(b) the urge to understand, intellectual work, creative or receptive
(c) helping others less fortunate than he.
(d) writing books that help others.

5. What does Einstein regard as contrary to justice and based on force?
(a) Nazism.
(b) nationalism.
(c) Fascism.
(d) class differences.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Frauelein Knake?

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

4. On what basis did Einstein feel conscientious objectors must be protected?

5. Who was it who spoke the following words: "It's no use, Gentlemen, science is and remains international."

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the friendship of Einstein and Dr. Katzenstein.

2. What were suggestions of Einstein for American workers which he thought would help industry and would necessarily limit economic freedom?

3. What was Einstein's thought about cities and towns?

4. What did Einstein admire about Dr. Solf?

5. What was Einstein's opinion about conscientious objectors?

6. What did Einstein feel about people who worship an anthropomorphic God?

7. What two comments did Einstein make about class differences?

8. Why did Einstein object to patriotism which is usually such a positive cause?

9. What example did Einstein give for the uselessness of money in helping humanity forward?

10. What is Einstein's opinion of the military system?

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