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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, pp. 28-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What governing system does Einstein think is best?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Democratic monarchy.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) Democracy.

2. What does Einstein say is very detrimental to the respect for the government?
(a) Giving the vote to women.
(b) Engaging in unwinnable wars.
(c) Restricting voting rights.
(d) Passing unenforceable laws.

3. Why does Einstein say individuals should not be singled out and given all-encompassing admiration?
(a) Because there are many quiet, unobtrusive individuals as deserving as the one singled out.
(b) It will discourage true thought.
(c) It will give them too high an opinion of themselves.
(d) It will discourage others to excel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Einstein value in the German system of government?

3. What happens when religious people insist the Bible is absolutely truth or when scientists render value judgments?

4. How should readers approach the person in question #32?

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

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