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

2. Why are some self-professed pacifists not to be relied on in time of war according to Einstein?
(a) lack of courage.
(b) patriotic feelings.
(c) They lie.
(d) fear of punishment.

3. How does Einstein feel one does the best service to his fellowmen?
(a) by being a good example.
(b) by teaching them.
(c) by sharing one's goods with them.
(d) by giving them some elevating work to do.

4. Who, considered a heretic, does Einstein compare with Saint Francis of Assisi?
(a) Confucious.
(b) Spinoza.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Voltaire.

5. What is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?
(a) to awaken the joy in creation and knowledge.
(b) the ability to hold the interest of his/her students.
(c) the abiliity to inspire students to get high marks.
(d) the ability to teach but also maintain discipline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein called the League of Nations not much more than a what?

2. To which famous psychologist did Einstein write?

3. What did Einstein deem the most important thing in helping humanity forward?

4. What did Einstein feel was the greatest obstacle to world order?

5. What is the silently accepted motto of people having no civil courage?

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