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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, pp. 217-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Einstein put mathematics above other sciences?
(a) Because its propositions are beyond debate and not steadily evolving.
(b) Because he is in the final analysis a mathematician.
(c) Because mathematics is the only true art.
(d) Because mathematics is pure logic.

3. How does Einstein characterize the first ten years of the Jewish presence in Palestine?
(a) As a dismal failure.
(b) As grueling and discouraging.
(c) As exceeding all expectations.
(d) As about what expected.

4. What is one thing Einstein says Jews must do?
(a) Treat the Arabs as equals.
(b) Gain revenge on those who have murdered them.
(c) Learn to accept differences among those already in Palestine.
(d) Gain self respect.

5. At the time Einstein writes "Why Do They Hate the Jews?" how many Jews are there?
(a) 1.5 million.
(b) 16 million.
(c) 5 million.
(d) 30 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what do great men have little effect?

2. What new physical reality does Faraday introduce?

3. Who does Einstein praise for her moral qualities and hardships above her intellectual accomplishments?

4. Where is the "A Reply to the Invitation to Participate in a Meeting against Anti-Semitism" being held?

5. Unless all nations band together to face aggressors, what is inevitable?

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