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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "Germany".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?
(a) arbitrating peace.
(b) giving moral support to national minorities.
(c) insisting on intellectual excellence of its members.
(d) helping poorer naions financially.

2. Einstein had also been a corresponding member of what other academy of Sciences?
(a) The Austrian Academy of Science.
(b) The Bavarian Academy of Sciences.
(c) The Swiss Academy of Sciences.
(d) The French Academy of Sciences.

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

4. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?
(a) a lion and a mouse.
(b) a hedgehog and a rose.
(c) a mimosa and a porcupine.
(d) a peony and an ant.

5. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) Balzac
(b) Baudelaire
(c) Zola
(d) Hugo

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the German scientific academies do that Einstein deplored?

2. What is "apparent" overproduction?

3. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?

4. What did Einstein feel couldn't be done by gradual steps?

5. On what basis did Einstein feel conscientious objectors must be protected?

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