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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, pp. 290-377.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what is the special theory of relativity based?
(a) The relative positions of space.
(b) The way light moves in space.
(c) The way light moves through matter.
(d) The constant of the speed of light.

2. Why does Einstein think people should labor as little as possible to maintain life and health?
(a) Because human relationships need as much time as possible.
(b) Because that labor has no last value.
(c) In order to concentrate on their intellectual and artistic powers.
(d) In order to partake in spiritual pursuits.

3. What does Inertia cause?
(a) Circulation to be greatest just beyond the place of greatest curvature.
(b) A slow-down in electron movement the closer one is to the gravitation pull of the sun.
(c) A tendency to move faster once propeled.
(d) Lassitude.

4. To what does a fable about a shepherd boy, a horse, and a stag relate?
(a) To astrology.
(b) To Germany, the Nazis, and the Jews.
(c) To a nomadic way of life and astrology.
(d) To Jesus, Jews and Hitler.

5. How does Einstein characterize pure scientific research?
(a) As sacred.
(b) As tainted.
(c) As impossible.
(d) As a mixture of guesswork and labwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the "A Reply to the Invitation to Participate in a Meeting against Anti-Semitism" being held?

2. What impact does technological progress have on human relations?

3. Why does Einstein think humans act and think?

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

5. What is one attribute of American research that is giving them an increasing edge in the development of technology over other countries?

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