1. Neither intelligence nor institutions can substitute for what?
(a) A new homeland for the Jews.
(b) Understanding, justice, and willingness to help others.
(c) Military aid to save the Jews.
(d) A life that is safe.

2. What is the "ether" idea invented by earlier scientists?
(a) A means of putting electrons into a suspended state.
(b) A medium pervading space as a vehicle for electromagnetic and light phenomena..
(c) A way to slow down the movement of electrons rotating around the nucleas.
(d) The matter in which electrical current shocks someone.

3. At the time Einstein writes "Why Do They Hate the Jews?" what does Einstein say is alarming?
(a) The way the Jews refuse to fight to save themselves.
(b) That the Jewish population is declining.
(c) The rate of newly-made refugees.
(d) The birth rate of the Jewish people.

4. Into how many parts is "Religion and Science" divided?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

5. What has science not done?
(a) Given humankind the means to achieve an end to war.
(b) Freed people from superstition.
(c) Given humankind a sense of purpose.
(d) Freed people from religious heresy.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is attributed ideals of social justice, mutual aid, philanthropy, tolerance and the exaltation of intellectual aspiration and spiritual effort?

2. How does Einstein characterize the House Un-American Activities Committee?

3. What three topics are addressed in Part 1?

4. When does Einstein get in touch with his Jewish heritage?

5. Concepts acquire content only when connected with what?

(see the answer key)

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