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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What essay opens Part 4?
(a) "Mainifesto to Peace, March, 1943."
(b) "Manifesto--March, 1939."
(c) "Manifesto of the Chosen."
(d) "Peace at What Cost, March, 1941."

5. To what does a fable about a shepherd boy, a horse, and a stag relate?
(a) To Germany, the Nazis, and the Jews.
(b) To a nomadic way of life and astrology.
(c) To astrology.
(d) To Jesus, Jews and Hitler.

6. To what is attributed ideals of social justice, mutual aid, philanthropy, tolerance and the exaltation of intellectual aspiration and spiritual effort?
(a) As the ideals to which all humanity must strive.
(b) To human beings in their most perfected state.
(c) As the essential character of Jews as a group.
(d) The ideals of a benevolent sovereign nation.

7. What does Inertia cause?
(a) A slow-down in electron movement the closer one is to the gravitation pull of the sun.
(b) Lassitude.
(c) A tendency to move faster once propeled.
(d) Circulation to be greatest just beyond the place of greatest curvature.

8. Why does Einstein think the protest will do better without his participation?
(a) The Germans will not think he incited them.
(b) It will have a greater air of impartiality.
(c) It will be attended by more people.
(d) The Germans will not be hostile towards Einstein as a result.

9. When does Einstein get in touch with his Jewish heritage?
(a) After going to Germany.
(b) He does from an early age.
(c) After attending Jewish seminary.
(d) He never really does.

10. What correspondence does Einstein present in this part?
(a) Between him and the president of the United States.
(b) Between him and his wife.
(c) Between him and his mentor.
(d) Between him and Prussian and Bavarian academies of science .

11. What is Einstein's response to the demands of the academies?
(a) To sue them for his pay and benefits.
(b) That he will work for any country he desires.
(c) That his research notes are his own.
(d) Refusal.

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

13. For what must general laws be valid?
(a) For all natural phenomena.
(b) Only for observable phenomenon.
(c) For collorary specifics.
(d) For other related general laws.

14. Upon what is the special theory of relativity based?
(a) The way light moves through matter.
(b) The constant of the speed of light.
(c) The relative positions of space.
(d) The way light moves in space.

15. What does quantum theory offer in the way of spatial relationships?
(a) It can determine the mathematical probabilities of finding structures at a particular spot.
(b) A way of showing the exact place of any given atom at an exact moment.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The rationale for a theory of distance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the starting point for the concept of space?

2. How would you characterize Einstein's beliefs in this section of the book?

3. What would be for better than for a Jewish state to be created?

4. How does Einstein characterize the newly-formed State of Israel?

5. For what has Einstein worked his entire life?

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