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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Einstein say prompts efficiency and the development of technology in the United States?
(a) The general lazy nature of Americans.
(b) The intellectual prowess of Americans.
(c) The value of the individual in the United States.
(d) The high cost of labor.

2. What does Einstein laud in "Congratulations to a Critic"?
(a) The abillity to use criticism constructively.
(b) The ability to understand without criticizing.
(c) The ability to receive criticism without sulking.
(d) The ability to think independently.

3. How does Einstein characterize the House Un-American Activities Committee?
(a) As a group of men doing a necessary cleansing.
(b) As the lapdog of facism.
(c) With the highest respect.
(d) As a modern inquisitional institution.

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

5. What will force even the most reactionary scientists to cooperate?
(a) Economic pressures.
(b) The desire for knowledge.
(c) War.
(d) Political pressure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Einstein, what provides no security to the world situation?

3. What could be organized to protect the world against nuclear power?

4. What puzzles Einstein about one aspect of the American economy?

5. How are Americans foolish?

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