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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose work shatters the framework of classical mechanics and provides the basis for further research in physics?
(a) Max Planck.
(b) Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen.
(c) Paul Dirac.
(d) Frederick Grover.

2. What is pacifism that fails to fight against armaments?
(a) Wise.
(b) Impotent.
(c) Effective.
(d) Insane.

3. Who does Einstein think is partly to blame for Europe's condition?
(a) The United States.
(b) The arrogance of its leaders.
(c) The agressiveness of its policies.
(d) The indecisiveness of its leaders.

4. How could unilateral disarmament be negotiated?
(a) Through laws in a world court.
(b) Through arbitration.
(c) Einstein is not certain about that point.
(d) Through enforcement of the League of Nations.

5. What does Einstein encourage lesser scientists to do?
(a) To help those scientist on the edge of big break throughs.
(b) Not be isolationist.
(c) To work alone and not waste the time of geniuses.
(d) To work diligently even if its on a very small discovery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year is "Religion and Science: Irreconcilable?" written?

3. Why does Einstein think humans act and think?

4. What happens when religious people insist the Bible is absolutely truth or when scientists render value judgments?

5. How does Einstein characterize the House Un-American Activities Committee?

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