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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Einstein urge to appreciate the legacy of countless generations and work to understand all nations and ages?
(a) Elderly politicians.
(b) Happy youth.
(c) Unhappy youth.
(d) Those who would go to war.

2. How would you characterize Einstein's beliefs in this section of the book?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Harsh.
(c) Strong and unwavering.
(d) Intimidating

3. What correspondence does Einstein present in this part?
(a) Between him and Prussian and Bavarian academies of science .
(b) Between him and his mentor.
(c) Between him and the president of the United States.
(d) Between him and his wife.

4. What do the intellectual élite lack?
(a) Compassion for those of lesser ilk.
(b) The cohesion to attack contemporary problems.
(c) The foresight to make practical decisions.
(d) The ability to understand basic causes.

5. Why does Einstein think the protest will do better without his participation?
(a) It will be attended by more people.
(b) It will have a greater air of impartiality.
(c) The Germans will not think he incited them.
(d) The Germans will not be hostile towards Einstein as a result.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein say the German people used to believe?

2. Upon what are Einstein's inner and outer lives based?

3. What is the goal of the Jewish people in Palestine?

4. Why does Einstein think people should labor as little as possible to maintain life and health?

5. What guards Jews from social and psychological problems?

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