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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What will happen if the US, England, Germany, and France threaten to boycott Japan for its aggression in China?
(a) Japan will yield.
(b) Japan will negotiate.
(c) China will attack Europe.
(d) Japan will attack those countries.

3. Why does Einstein think humans act and think?
(a) In order to evolve.
(b) To satisfy needs and avoid pain.
(c) Because it is a compulsion built into them genetically.
(d) Because they are superior to animals.

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

5. What does Einstein say is very detrimental to the respect for the government?
(a) Passing unenforceable laws.
(b) Giving the vote to women.
(c) Engaging in unwinnable wars.
(d) Restricting voting rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes life easier but also brings economic dangers that planning must address?

2. Security through superior military power is what?

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

4. What is the one good thing about the fact that America has heaped so many accolades on Einstein?

5. Who does Einstein say are now the ones who advocate international thought?

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