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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?
(a) the antagonism of the tissues.
(b) eye surgery.
(c) the transplanting of organs.
(d) performing successful appendectomies.

2. What did Einstein feel couldn't be done by gradual steps?
(a) becoming intellectually superior.
(b) disarmament.
(c) enlightenment.
(d) becoming a democracy.

3. Einstein was a citizen of what country?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) Austria.

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

5. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?
(a) the physical proximity of the European countries.
(b) a common ideal and use of the Latin language.
(c) religion.
(d) politics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. Who does Einstein consider unfortunate and almost disqualified for life?

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

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