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

2. Though one man choosing to be a conscientious objector would accomplish little, what would accomplish much?
(a) All the world leaders being "conscientious objectors."
(b) All women asking their husbands, brothers and father to choose not to fight.
(c) Fifty thousand conscientious objectors.
(d) Einstein is not sure.

3. "On Academic Freedom" (1931) defends whom?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Kant.
(c) E. J. Gumbel.
(d) Schoenberger.

4. What is valued more in Europe than in the United States?
(a) Competition.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Visual art and music.
(d) Honor.

5. Of what is Einstein accused by several scientific communities?
(a) Insanity.
(b) Heretical theses.
(c) Atrocity mongering.
(d) Impartiality.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Einstein get in touch with his Jewish heritage?

2. What does Einstein encourage lesser scientists to do?

3. What has stood in the way of the development of technology in China and India?

4. In "Paradise Lost," what does Einstein particularly rue?

5. In what year is "Religion and Science" written?

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