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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 constitutes an impotent pacifism according to Einstein?
(a) A pacifism which is cowardly.
(b) A pacifism which is half-hearted.
(c) A pacifism which succumbs to nationalism.
(d) A pacifism which doesn't try to prevent nations from arming.

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

3. What is a chief reason we can't abolish war according to Einstein?
(a) lack of brotherly love.
(b) greed for power.
(c) human nature.
(d) military training and its glorification.

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

5. To whom did Einstein compare conscientious objectors?
(a) victims.
(b) eagles.
(c) heroes.
(d) religious martyrs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Einstein feel would have undermined the ideas and principles which had won a place of honor for Germany in the civilized world?

2. What had he not wanted done with the written document he gave the International League for combating anti-Semitism?

3. What was another reason Einstein gave for not associating himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

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

5. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?

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