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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Einstein say is very detrimental to the respect for the government?
(a) Restricting voting rights.
(b) Engaging in unwinnable wars.
(c) Giving the vote to women.
(d) Passing unenforceable laws.

3. "On Academic Freedom" (1931) defends whom?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Kant.
(c) Schoenberger.
(d) E. J. Gumbel.

4. In what year is "Religion and Science" written?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1929.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1937.

5. What is the is the hidden evil power behind nationalism everywhere?
(a) Satan.
(b) A lack of clear thinking.
(c) False pride.
(d) The armament industry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has too much influence on public thought?

2. What puzzles Einstein about one aspect of the American economy?

3. Though science can produce knowledge and means of action, what can it not do?

4. Who does Einstein think is partly to blame for Europe's condition?

5. What does Einstein condemn in "Production and Work"?

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