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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. With what does religion deal?
(a) The morality of science.
(b) The truthof scientific theories.
(c) The need for progress.
(d) Everything not predetermined by heredity, sets ideals, and educates.

2. In what way does Einstein compare Europeans to Americans?
(a) Europeans value family more than Americans.
(b) Europeans are more gullible than Americans.
(c) He says Europeans are more pessimistic in general than Americans.
(d) Europeans are more generous than Americans.

3. For what do human beings have a thirst?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Absolute conviction.
(c) Assured knowledge.
(d) Deliberate action.

4. When are people happiest?
(a) When in an accepting community.
(b) When pursuing what interests them.
(c) When making a contribution to self enlightenment.
(d) When launching an enterprise promoting life and culture.

5. How should readers approach the person in question #32?
(a) With the idea of refuting what he writes.
(b) With skepticism.
(c) With an open mind.
(d) The man's works should not be read by the average person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein say is very detrimental to the respect for the government?

2. What is valued more in Europe than in the United States?

3. Into how many parts is "Religion and Science" divided?

4. In what year is "Religion and Science: Irreconcilable?" written?

5. With the family eroding, society depends on the schools for what?

(see the answer key)

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