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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, pp. 28-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Einstein compare Europeans to Americans?
(a) He says Europeans are more pessimistic in general than Americans.
(b) Europeans value family more than Americans.
(c) Europeans are more gullible than Americans.
(d) Europeans are more generous than Americans.

2. Upon what are Einstein's inner and outer lives based?
(a) The contemplation of infinity.
(b) The efforts towards understanding.
(c) The efforts of other men.
(d) The tenets of Christianity.

3. What happens when religious people insist the Bible is absolutely truth or when scientists render value judgments?
(a) Conflicts arise.
(b) A new field of science is born.
(c) The thesis of each side offers a synthesis.
(d) A consensus is reached.

4. Whose saying has greatly influenced Einstein since he was quite young?
(a) Kant.
(b) Schopenhauer.
(c) Hegel.
(d) Plato.

5. What sort of life does Einstein believe is good for all human beings?
(a) Cluttered with stuff with which to amuse.
(b) Full of change.
(c) Simple.
(d) Intensely focused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into how many parts is "Religion and Science" divided?

2. What does Einstein seem to hate above all else?

3. Who does Einstein say are now the ones who advocate international thought?

4. What is valued more in Europe than in the United States?

5. For what do human beings have a thirst?

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