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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, pp. 1-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one attribute of American research that is giving them an increasing edge in the development of technology over other countries?
(a) Secrecy.
(b) Propriety.
(c) Selfishness.
(d) Cooperation.

2. Upon what are Einstein's inner and outer lives based?
(a) The contemplation of infinity.
(b) The efforts of other men.
(c) The efforts towards understanding.
(d) The tenets of Christianity.

3. 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 America is open minded.
(c) That it may help them forgive Germany's excesses.
(d) That it is a sign that Americans value education.

4. In what field do Americans fall behind their European counterparts?
(a) Research and development.
(b) Charity.
(c) International politics.
(d) Armament.

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

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. What does Einstein need a great deal of?

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

5. What has too much influence on public thought?

(see the answer key)

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