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

2. Though science can produce knowledge and means of action, what can it not do?
(a) Stop thinking that arises from myth.
(b) Initiate that action.
(c) Produce truth.
(d) Set goals or pass value judgments.

3. When are people happiest?
(a) When making a contribution to self enlightenment.
(b) When pursuing what interests them.
(c) When in an accepting community.
(d) When launching an enterprise promoting life and culture.

4. Who has created the League of Nations?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) The common people.
(d) Communits.

5. What does Einstein value in the German system of government?
(a) Its rigidity.
(b) Its help for people in need or illness.
(c) Its structure.
(d) Its adherence to tradition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein seem to hate above all else?

2. What does Einstein warn the Progressive Education Association?

3. In what way does Einstein compare Europeans to Americans?

4. What does Einstein believe about all profound scientists?

5. Whose saying has greatly influenced Einstein since he was quite young?

(see the answer key)

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