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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) state support of theatre and the arts.
(b) emphasis on the importance of culture taught to children.
(c) prosperity allowing time to pursue culture and respect for culture.
(d) excellent art and music schools.

2. What did Einstein feel was one of the noblest features of the French tradition?
(a) the bravery of the French people.
(b) the highly developed sense of justice of the French people.
(c) the honesty of the French people.
(d) the love of life the French exhibit.

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

4. What did the German scientific academies do that Einstein deplored?
(a) were too bureaucratic.
(b) were too social.
(c) stood by while German savants etc. were deprived of work.
(d) wrote too many scientific treatises.

5. Who, in this materialistic world, are the most profoundly religious people according to Einstein?
(a) philanthropists.
(b) priests and ministers.
(c) serious scientific workers.
(d) welfare workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?

2. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

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

4. On what date did Einstein write to The Prussian Academy of Sciences telling them why he would not put in a "good word" on the part of the German people?

5. What are the ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?

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