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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Inertia cause?

2. What does quantum theory offer in the way of spatial relationships?

3. What is the result of the accusations by these scientific communities?

4. What do the academies not regret?

5. What does Infinite space mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does he say about what he has always fought for?

2. What can be visualized about a finite universe that could make it appear infinite and what does infinite space mean?

3. What does Einstein say Judaism is concerned with and how can it be better?

4. How does Einstein see the change in Jews towards Palestine?

5. What does Einstein say is the essential character of the Jews as a group and what is their contribution to the world?

6. Why does the theory of relativity show how modern theoretical science develops?

7. What supports a finite universe and who doubts that?

8. Why does he say the protest might be better without him?

9. What caused an exchange of correspondence between Einstein and the Prussian and Bavarian academies of science in 1933?

10. What are volunteers doing in Israel during Einstein's time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Einstein discusses how economics can determine the research and use of scientific knowledge. Discuss the following:

1. According to Einstein, what is the role economics plays in scientific research?

2. Do you think economics is still a strong factor in scientific research in the 21st century?

3. How do you think is the best way to finance scientific research? Why? Do you think science would advance further if economics were not a factor?

Essay Topic 2

Einstein attempts to explain the basis of anti-Semitism. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why does Einstein think many hate Jews? Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?

2. Do you think hatred and genocide of any group of people is ever justified? Explain. Do you think anti-Semitism still exists in the United States? Explain.

3. Do you think the Jewish people have any responsibility for the Arab attitude towards them in the 21st century? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Einstein discusses both the League of Nations and its successor, UNESCO. Discuss the following:

1. What are Einstein's views about the League of Nations and UNESCO? Which does he think is more effective?

2. What improvements do Einstein thinks a world governing council needs compared to the League of Nations and UNESCO?

3. Do you think the United Nations as it exists today would meet with Einstein's approval? Why or why not?

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