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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. How does Einstein view Bertrand Russell?
(a) With much sceptism.
(b) With condescension.
(c) Admirably.
(d) With contempt.

2. What is one attribute of American research that is giving them an increasing edge in the development of technology over other countries?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Cooperation.
(c) Secrecy.
(d) Propriety.

3. How does Einstein characterize the House Un-American Activities Committee?
(a) With the highest respect.
(b) As a group of men doing a necessary cleansing.
(c) As a modern inquisitional institution.
(d) As the lapdog of facism.

4. Who does Einstein urge to appreciate the legacy of countless generations and work to understand all nations and ages?
(a) Happy youth.
(b) Unhappy youth.
(c) Those who would go to war.
(d) Elderly politicians.

5. What does Einstein admire about Mahatma Ghandi?
(a) The way he treated his wife.
(b) His intellect.
(c) His vegetarian diet.
(d) His method of non-cooperation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Einstein warn Fascist nations?

2. What sort of life does Einstein believe is good for all human beings?

3. What does Einstein warn the Progressive Education Association?

4. What does Einstein believe about all profound scientists?

5. What does Einstein value in the German system of government?

(see the answer key)

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