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

2. When does Einstein get in touch with his Jewish heritage?

3. At the time Einstein writes "Why Do They Hate the Jews?" what does Einstein say is alarming?

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

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

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. Why does Einstein admire Kepler?

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

4. Why didn't Einstein join a French rally against German anti-Semitism?

5. Einstein says Kepler and Galileo "ripened" mankind for science. How did they do that?

6. What does Einstein say Jews must do now?

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

8. What does Einstein say a theorist must do?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Einstein says that Judaism should not be called a religion because it demands no "faith," just the sanctification of life. Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze the above statement and explain what you think Einstein means when he makes the above statement.

2. Do you think Zionist would agree with Einstein's statement about the sanctification of life? How about the life of non-Jews?

3. Discuss whether you think Einstein would agree with the path Zionism has taken since Einstein's death.

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

In "The Religious Spirit of Science" (1934), Einstein claims that all profound scientists are religious, but not religiously naïve. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think Einstein means by the above statement? Use any of the text throughout the book to explain.

2. Do you agree with the above statement? Explain fully your stance. Use any of the text throughout the book to explain.

3. Do you see any conflict between religion and science? Use any of the text throughout the book to support your statements as well as your personal experience.

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