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

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

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

4. What puzzles Einstein about one aspect of the American economy?
(a) The high tariffs on foreign goods.
(b) The lack of a savings plan.
(c) That the cost of labor is so high in comparison to goods produced.
(d) The fact that paper money is not backed by gold and silver.

5. What is the one good thing about the fact that America has heaped so many accolades on Einstein?
(a) It is a sign that materialism has not completely taken over the minds of Americans.
(b) That it is a sign that Americans value education.
(c) That it may help them forgive Germany's excesses.
(d) That it is a sign that America is open minded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Einstein present "Religion and Science"?

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

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

4. Who does Einstein praise for her moral qualities and hardships above her intellectual accomplishments?

5. Why does Einstein think people should labor as little as possible to maintain life and health?

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