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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. Upon what is the special theory of relativity based?

2. What new physical reality does Faraday introduce?

3. Why does Einstein think the protest will do better without his participation?

4. What happens if there are no general laws?

5. Who "frees" space from rigidity?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Einstein's opinion of what Zionism has done but what does he think is better?

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

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

5. What does Einstein Jews have been in the past two thousand years and what did they lack? What are they trying to establish now?

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

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

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

9. Why does Einstein say Judaism is not a religion?

10. What do the academies say about their loyalties and how do they feel about his resignation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Einstein, in his essays about the Jewish people, considers himself a strong supporter of Zionism. Discuss one of the following:

1. Define Zionism and discuss its origins.

2. Discuss both some positive and negative characteristics of Zionism. Give examples.

3. Discuss whether or not you believe Zionism is the best solution for the needs of the Jewish people at the time the believers in Zionism create a Jewish state.

Essay Topic 2

Einstein writes about military service. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly explain Einstein's opinion about military service, both volunteer and drafted.

2. Do you think Einstein's opinion about military service is realistic? Why or why not?

3. What is your opinion about required military service? Explain fully

Essay Topic 3

Einstein says that the aim of the Jewish nation is to restore Jewish tradition and to live side-by-side with the Arabs. Discuss one of the following:

1. How well do you think the new Jewish nation achieves the aim to restore Jewish tradition?

2. How well do you think the new Jewish nation lives (peaceably) side by side with the Arabs?

3. Discuss the present day success of the goal stated above.

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