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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. What did Einstein feel had to be gradually abolished as the political organization of Europe was strengthened?
(a) different currencies.
(b) oligarchies.
(c) dictatorships.
(d) tariff barriers.

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

3. What did Einstein feel was the main cause of the crisis the world faced?
(a) technical progress.
(b) ignorance.
(c) human laziness.
(d) stupidity.

4. Who prevents the peaceful settlement of international disputes according to Einstein?
(a) the citizens of the different countries.
(b) political leaders.
(c) the wealthy.
(d) arms manufacturers.

5. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?
(a) science and mathematics.
(b) the visual arts and music.
(c) religion and theology.
(d) psychology and psychiatry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Einstein felt himself lucky to witness the peace demonstration organized by what people?

3. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?

4. Einstein called the League of Nations not much more than a what?

5. To which famous psychologist did Einstein write?

Short Essay Questions

1. Define "apparent" overproduction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What did Einstein feel a country had to do in order to abolish war?

9. Why did Einstein feel H.A. Lorentz was the greatest and noblest man of his times?

10. How did Einstein view Americans?

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