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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 was the cultural flowering of the Italian Renaissance based on?
(a) the liberation and comparative isolation of the individual.
(b) the beauty of the Italian landscape and aid of the Pope.
(c) rich patrons who supported struggling artists.
(d) portraying the scriptures in painting and sculpture.

2. What have the churches always fought, according to Einstein?
(a) philosophy.
(b) intellectualism.
(c) each other .
(d) science.

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

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

5. To whom did Einstein write about the sacredness of the pursuit of scientific truth requesting protection of Italian scholars.
(a) Rocco, Minister of State, Rome.
(b) Bergoni, Italian Minister of Science.
(c) Niccolo Machiavelli.
(d) Mussolini.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, in Einstein's opinion, did the religious geniuses of all ages have in common?

2. What was the problem forced on Einstein's Berlin surgeon friend out of the necessities of his practice?

3. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?

4. What does Einstein remind himself a hundred times a day?

5. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?

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