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

2. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?
(a) love.
(b) joy.
(c) mystery.
(d) sympathy.

3. In what European city were the Solvay Congresses held in 1909 and 1912?
(a) Paris
(b) Berlin
(c) London
(d) Brussels

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

5. What was another reason Einstein gave for not associating himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) that he still felt loyalty to Germany.
(b) that he was a Jew.
(c) that he didn't like manifestos.
(d) that he wasn't a French citizen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did Einstein give for resigning from The Prussian Academy of Sciences?

2. What did Einstein say would be no excuse for the behavior of the scientific academies?

3. In what German city was the Prussian Academy of Sciences located?

4. What is Einstein's political ideal?

5. What did Einstein think should be done with patriotic women?

(see the answer key)

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