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

2. Why does Einstein think humans act and think?
(a) Because it is a compulsion built into them genetically.
(b) Because they are superior to animals.
(c) In order to evolve.
(d) To satisfy needs and avoid pain.

3. How does the individual develop and gain significance?
(a) By having good genes.
(b) Through participation in the human community.
(c) By clear thinking.
(d) By diligent striving.

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

5. Though science can produce knowledge and means of action, what can it not do?
(a) Stop thinking that arises from myth.
(b) Initiate that action.
(c) Set goals or pass value judgments.
(d) Produce truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Paradise Lost," what does Einstein particularly rue?

2. What does Einstein say prompts efficiency and the development of technology in the United States?

3. Upon what are Einstein's inner and outer lives based?

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

5. Why are Americans so far removed from the Asians and Russians?

(see the answer key)

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