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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) Europeans value family more than Americans.
(b) Europeans are more gullible than Americans.
(c) Europeans are more generous than Americans.
(d) He says Europeans are more pessimistic in general than Americans.

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

3. What governing system does Einstein think is best?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Democratic monarchy.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) Democracy.

4. By what ideals has Einstein lived?
(a) Kindness, beauty and truth.
(b) Happiness, honor and comfort.
(c) Truth, industry and happiness.
(d) Beauty, happiness and curiousity.

5. What does Einstein believe will not move humanity forward?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Industry.
(c) Hate.
(d) Technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. "On Academic Freedom" (1931) defends whom?

2. What does Einstein warn the Progressive Education Association?

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

4. What does Einstein say about the struggle for human rights?

5. How does Einstein view Bertrand Russell?

(see the answer key)

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