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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. To which famous psychologist did Einstein write?
(a) Sigmund Freud.
(b) William James.
(c) Wilhelm Wundt.
(d) Carl Jung.

2. Berliner wrote a textbook on which subject?
(a) biology.
(b) anthropology.
(c) mathematics.
(d) physics.

3. What was Einstein's position in a nutshell?
(a) Intellectuals will finally triumph.
(b) War is useless.
(c) Mere agreements to limit armaments furnish no security.
(d) Isolationism is best.

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

5. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?
(a) as necessary for everyone.
(b) as desirable.
(c) as goals to be attained.
(d) as contemptible.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time Einstein wrote this book which two U.S. products represented "real" overproduction, production exceeding the demand?

2. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?

3. What did Einstein feel was the greatest obstacle to world order?

4. What philosopher said: "a man can do as he will, but not will as he will" , a saying which inspired Einstein from his youth up?

5. What, in Einstein's opinion, did the religious geniuses of all ages have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Einstein's view of minorities; which one does he refer to at the end of Part II?

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

3. According to Einstein what was religion based on for primitive man and what did it develop into?

4. What did Einstein think explained the symptoms of decadence and the severe struggle for existence to the detriment of the individual?

5. What did the French Government decide to create and maintain?

6. What did Einstein feel the chief duty of the State was?

7. What did Einstein say he had never with his whole heart really belonged to?

8. What was Einstein's alternative to compulsory military service and how would this be implemented?

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

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

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