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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Einstein, what must Jews strive to be?
(a) A beacon of light to an uncivilized world.
(b) Benevolent guardians of both Jew and Arabs.
(c) Civilized Europeans and good citizens.
(d) Strong enough to withstand persecution.

2. What does Infinite space mean?
(a) That there is no finte end to the boundaries of the Universe.
(b) That any number of bodies of equal size can be laid side-by-side without ever filling it.
(c) That eternity and inifinite space are identical.
(d) That space is occupied by an infinite number of atoms.

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

4. What happens if there are no general laws?
(a) The deductions are useless.
(b) Specifics are inaccurate.
(c) The masses will not understand the specifics.
(d) Epirical facts lack value.

5. In what decade is Einstein writing his correspondence with the science academies?
(a) The 1920s.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The 1930s.
(d) The 1940s.

6. For what does Einstein admire Kepler?
(a) For standing by his ideas despite the inquisition.
(b) For working out the planetary motions with no one's support and the understanding of few.
(c) For workinhg out the laws of gravity.
(d) For knowing when to look deeper into his theories.

7. How does Einstein characterize his treatment when he lived in Germany earlier?
(a) He was treated well.
(b) He was often subject to physical abuse.
(c) He was often subject to unwarrented interrogations.
(d) He was treated poorly.

8. What does the the "Riemannian curvature" do?
(a) Shows how orbits are created.
(b) Defines the orbit of electrons.
(c) Links the theory with the facts of astronomy.
(d) Helps explain the shape of Earth and other planets.

9. What is the goal of the Jewish people in Palestine?
(a) To have a joint government with the Arabs in Palestine.
(b) To relocate the Arabs to other Arab nations.
(c) To restore Jewish tradition and to live side-by-side with the Arabs.
(d) To find a place to establish Israel that is not so disruptive to the Arab peoples.

10. In what decade does Einstein write "A Reply to the Invitation to Participate in a Meeting against Anti-Semitism" ?
(a) First decade of 20th century.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1930s.
(d) 1920s.

11. What does Einstein say the German people used to believe?
(a) That the people held the power, not the leaders.
(b) That God was just and treated all humans equally.
(c) The same ideals Einstein has worked for his entire life.
(d) That Europe was its friend.

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

13. What does Germany use to justify atrocities against the Jews?
(a) That the Jews have more money than any other group in Germany and therefore must be greedy.
(b) The fact that the Jews are not native Germans.
(c) Fabricated crimes committed by the Jewish people.
(d) That the Jews are not a religious but rather racial group of people.

14. According to Einstein, what must Jews continue to do?
(a) Be just.
(b) Enoble the human race.
(c) Be diligent.
(d) Be patient.

15. Of what is Einstein accused by several scientific communities?
(a) Heretical theses.
(b) Atrocity mongering.
(c) Insanity.
(d) Impartiality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the actions of the heroes of the battle of the Warsaw Ghetto help all Jewish people?

2. What does Anti-Semitism means?

3. What is Einstein explaining in "A Reply to the Invitation to Participate in a Meeting against Anti-Semitism" ?

4. Neither intelligence nor institutions can substitute for what?

5. What correspondence does Einstein present in this part?

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