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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 do the academies not regret?
(a) Einstein's resignation.
(b) The resignation of several key members.
(c) Einstein's expulsion.
(d) Searching for the truth.

2. Security through superior military power is what?
(a) Ultimately beneficial.
(b) A wise attempt.
(c) An illusion.
(d) Useful to a certain point.

3. In what decade does Einstein write "A Reply to the Invitation to Participate in a Meeting against Anti-Semitism" ?
(a) 1920s.
(b) First decade of 20th century.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1930s.

4. For what has Einstein worked his entire life?
(a) Liberty and truth.
(b) Truth and fairness.
(c) Justice and acceptance.
(d) Justice and liberty.

5. Why does Einstein refuse the demands?
(a) It is counter to what he has worked for his whole life.
(b) It is unreasonable.
(c) The notes came from his own mind and no one else's.
(d) He has earned his pay and retirement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the theory of relativity resemble?

2. Upon what is the special theory of relativity based?

3. Who does Einstein urge to appreciate the legacy of countless generations and work to understand all nations and ages?

4. When are people happiest?

5. Upon what do great men have little effect?

(see the answer key)

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