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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, pp. 217-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Einstein praise for her moral qualities and hardships above her intellectual accomplishments?
(a) Marie Curie.
(b) Golda Meir.
(c) Samantha Carter.
(d) Mother Theresa.

2. What is the "ether" idea invented by earlier scientists?
(a) The matter in which electrical current shocks someone.
(b) A means of putting electrons into a suspended state.
(c) A way to slow down the movement of electrons rotating around the nucleas.
(d) A medium pervading space as a vehicle for electromagnetic and light phenomena..

3. What does Inertia cause?
(a) Circulation to be greatest just beyond the place of greatest curvature.
(b) A slow-down in electron movement the closer one is to the gravitation pull of the sun.
(c) A tendency to move faster once propeled.
(d) Lassitude.

4. How do the actions of the heroes of the battle of the Warsaw Ghetto help all Jewish people?
(a) They are strengthening the bonds among Jews of all nations.
(b) They demonstrate the idea that attacking any Jew is at one's own peril.
(c) They demonstrate the extreme situation and it will help other nations open their borders to the Jews.
(d) They show that Jewish people will fight.

5. Into how many parts is "Religion and Science" divided?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what do great men have little effect?

2. How does Einstein characterize people who read only newspapers and modern literature?

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

4. Concepts acquire content only when connected with what?

5. Who does Einstein urge to appreciate the legacy of countless generations and work to understand all nations and ages?

(see the answer key)

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