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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "Politics and Pacifism".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Einstein feel would lead to unemployment?
(a) too many people relying on welfare.
(b) a recession.
(c) a depression.
(d) not enough labor needed for production of goods.

2. What treaty did Einstein call unfortunate?
(a) the Treaty of Versailles.
(b) the Treaty of Paris.
(c) the International Treaty of Nations.
(d) the Treaty of Berlin.

3. What will make human life intolerable according to Einstein?
(a) economic recession.
(b) inequality of material wealth in different nations.
(c) religion based on fear.
(d) the development of mechanical methods of warfare.

4. Who was Einstein's closest friend during the time he spent in Berlin?
(a) Professor Goldsmidt.
(b) Professor Loewenstein.
(c) Professor Feldmeier.
(d) Professor Katzenstein.

5. What did Einstein feel was the greatest obstacle to world order?
(a) nationalism or rather patriotism
(b) greed for money and power.
(c) ignorance.
(d) human nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What constitutes an impotent pacifism according to Einstein?

2. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?

3. What are the peoples of all countries guilty of which make disarmament impossible?

4. What is necessary for culture to flourish in a nation according to Einstein?

5. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?

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