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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How would you characterize Einstein's beliefs in this section of the book?
(a) Strong and unwavering.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Intimidating

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

5. How does Einstein characterize the newly-formed State of Israel?
(a) As infantile in its political acumen.
(b) As wise as a serpent and innocent as a dove.
(c) As just another government that falsely assumes safety is to be found in military might.
(d) That it conforms as closely as possible with the ethical ideals of peace, understanding, and self-restraint.

6. What is the result of the accusations by these scientific communities?
(a) Einstein resigns.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Einstein is expelled.
(d) Einstein forces the resignation of several key members.

7. Concepts acquire content only when connected with what?
(a) Other events past the event horizon.
(b) Sensible experience.
(c) Other events prior to the event horizon.
(d) The content of another dimension.

8. What does Einstein think will restore the heart of the Jewish people?
(a) Apologies from all the nations who refused to admit Jewish refugees.
(b) Reparations from Germany.
(c) A homeland in Palestine.
(d) The Jewish people re-discovering their faith in God.

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

10. What is the third requirement for living in a country?
(a) Equality under the law.
(b) Cooperative people.
(c) Simple social structure.
(d) Non-prejudism.

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

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

13. With what is this section primarily concerned?
(a) Why Jewish people tend to be good scientists.
(b) Einstein's scientific theories.
(c) How science and religion can co-exist.
(d) Why Jewish people are model citizens.

14. What is the main theme of "To the Heroes of the Battle of the Warsaw Ghetto"?
(a) To laud those who fought in the Battle of the Warsaw Ghetto.
(b) That heroes are the most unlikely people.
(c) That understanding must be offered those who attacked the Warsaw Ghetto.
(d) That forgiveness must be offered those who attacked the Warsaw Ghetto.

15. What is a second requirement for Einstein for living in a country?
(a) The pursuit of happiness ideal.
(b) Intolerance for others who do not adhere to Jewish ideals.
(c) Justice for those who are oppressed.
(d) Tolerance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Einstein put mathematics above other sciences?

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

3. To what does a fable about a shepherd boy, a horse, and a stag relate?

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

5. What is as rigid and absolute as Newton's space?

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