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

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

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

4. 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.

5. Of what does Einstein warn Fascist nations?
(a) Seeking to overpopulate.
(b) Being to provencial.
(c) Seeking to dominate weaker neighbors.
(d) Having too much pride in genetic heritage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Paradise Lost," what does Einstein particularly rue?

2. For what do human beings have a thirst?

3. What governing system does Einstein think is best?

4. What is one attribute of American research that is giving them an increasing edge in the development of technology over other countries?

5. What has too much influence on public thought?

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