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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does a fable about a shepherd boy, a horse, and a stag relate?
(a) To Germany, the Nazis, and the Jews.
(b) To a nomadic way of life and astrology.
(c) To astrology.
(d) To Jesus, Jews and Hitler.

2. How does Einstein characterize people who read only newspapers and modern literature?
(a) Undereducated.
(b) Myopic and snobbish.
(c) Mentally frail.
(d) Wise.

3. With the family eroding, society depends on the schools for what?
(a) To teach morals.
(b) To instill purpose in the students.
(c) To supervise activities rather than learning.
(d) Not to transfer a maximum quantity of knowledge to students, but to help them think and act independently.

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

5. Whose work shatters the framework of classical mechanics and provides the basis for further research in physics?
(a) Frederick Grover.
(b) Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen.
(c) Max Planck.
(d) Paul Dirac.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Germany use to justify atrocities against the Jews?

2. When does Einstein get in touch with his Jewish heritage?

3. Security through superior military power is what?

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

5. What does Einstein encourage lesser scientists to do?

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