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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, pp. 217-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing Einstein says Jews must do?
(a) Gain revenge on those who have murdered them.
(b) Treat the Arabs as equals.
(c) Learn to accept differences among those already in Palestine.
(d) Gain self respect.

2. How does Einstein view Bertrand Russell?
(a) With much sceptism.
(b) Admirably.
(c) With condescension.
(d) With contempt.

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

4. Upon what do great men have little effect?
(a) Art.
(b) The life of the common person.
(c) Political events.
(d) Religious persuasion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is is the "noblest man of our times" and a natural leader?

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

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

4. What is valued more in Europe than in the United States?

5. What does Einstein encourage lesser scientists to do?

(see the answer key)

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