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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Einstein think humans act and think?
(a) In order to evolve.
(b) To satisfy needs and avoid pain.
(c) Because they are superior to animals.
(d) Because it is a compulsion built into them genetically.

2. What puzzles Einstein about one aspect of the American economy?
(a) The fact that paper money is not backed by gold and silver.
(b) The lack of a savings plan.
(c) The high tariffs on foreign goods.
(d) That the cost of labor is so high in comparison to goods produced.

3. What does Einstein believe will not move humanity forward?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Hate.
(c) Industry.
(d) Technology.

4. To what is attributed ideals of social justice, mutual aid, philanthropy, tolerance and the exaltation of intellectual aspiration and spiritual effort?
(a) To human beings in their most perfected state.
(b) As the essential character of Jews as a group.
(c) As the ideals to which all humanity must strive.
(d) The ideals of a benevolent sovereign nation.

5. What does Einstein believe about all profound scientists?
(a) That they are religious, but not religiously naïve.
(b) That they are fooling not only themselves but the public.
(c) That they hold knowledge to a higher standard of verification than is necessary.
(d) That they cannot be trusted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Einstein admire about Mahatma Ghandi?

3. What three topics are addressed in Part 1?

4. What does Einstein say prompts efficiency and the development of technology in the United States?

5. How does Einstein characterize pure scientific research?

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