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1.  Why does Admiral Rickover feel that mediocrity is worse than failure?

2.  What does Admiral Rickover mean when he says "To be an intellectual in the fullest sense, one's mind must be in constant movement."?

3.  In his essay, Admiral Rickover describes what he calls  "Spectators".  What type of people fall into this category?

4.  How do you think Admiral Rickover feels about the sense of responsibility of the average American?

5.  Admiral Rickover lists 5 basic goals for education.  Which one does he feel is the most important?  Why?

6.  Why does Admiral Rickover feel that reading is so important?

7.  Why does Admiral Rickover feel that religion is so important?

8.  What does Admiral Rickover mean when he says that "People seem unable to differentiate between physical relief and moral satisfaction."?

9.  Why does Admiral Rickover feel that it is important to include the teaching of moral values within our education system?

10.  We all believe in the concept of a free and open society.  Still, limitations have to be placed on personal behavior for society to be able to function.  Give an example of a restriction that society places on our personal freedom that benefits us as a society.