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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 "The World as I See It".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What did Einstein feel used to unite Europe as late as the 17th century?
(a) religion.
(b) the physical proximity of the European countries.
(c) a common ideal and use of the Latin language.
(d) politics.
2. What does Einstein believe prompted the development of the superior American technical devices and work organization?
(a) better education in the schools.
(b) superior scientists and thinkers.
(c) the high price of labor.
(d) abundance of money.
3. Who was Einstein's closest friend during the time he spent in Berlin?
(a) Professor Loewenstein.
(b) Professor Feldmeier.
(c) Professor Goldsmidt.
(d) Professor Katzenstein.
4. To what subject did Katzenstein devote his scientific energies during the last 10 years of his life?
(a) performing successful appendectomies.
(b) the transplanting of organs.
(c) the antagonism of the tissues.
(d) eye surgery.
5. Dr. Solf was the pillar of what college?
(a) Lessing College.
(b) Berlin College.
(c) Schiller College.
(d) Princeton College.
Short Answer Questions
1. What determines the true value of a human being?
2. Einstein compared the situation of the scientific world of his time to which Bible story?
3. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?
4. What are the ideals which have lighted Einstein's way and given him courage to face life cheerfully?
5. What did H.A. Lorentz devote himself to?
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