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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "The Jews".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) Baudelaire
(b) Balzac
(c) Zola
(d) Hugo

2. What is the function of the Talmud?
(a) The Talmud describes the persecution of Jews.
(b) The Talmud is a collection of Jewish parables.
(c) The Talmud describes the wanderings of the Jews.
(d) The Talmud interpretes the Torah.

3. How many years did Einstein spend in Berlin?
(a) 10.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 20.

4. What did Einstein feel was the greatest obstacle to world order?
(a) ignorance.
(b) human nature.
(c) greed for money and power.
(d) nationalism or rather patriotism

5. What finally happens when businesses go smash?
(a) Banks become insolvent.
(b) a depression.
(c) a recession.
(d) politicians urge going into war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Einstein feel was one of the noblest features of the French tradition?

2. What is the function of the Torah in Judaism?

3. What is it that gives the only meaning to the life of an individual?

4. Why was the Prussian Academy of Sciences particularly upset at Einstein's statements?

5. What kind of religion is Judaism not according to Einstein?

(see the answer key)

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