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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. "On Academic Freedom" (1931) defends whom?
(a) Schoenberger.
(b) Kant.
(c) E. J. Gumbel.
(d) Hitler.

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

3. Why does Einstein think people should labor as little as possible to maintain life and health?
(a) Because that labor has no last value.
(b) In order to partake in spiritual pursuits.
(c) In order to concentrate on their intellectual and artistic powers.
(d) Because human relationships need as much time as possible.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When are people happiest?

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 has science not done?

5. How should readers approach the person in question #32?

(see the answer key)

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