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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "The Jews".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the cultural flowering of the Italian Renaissance based on?
(a) the liberation and comparative isolation of the individual.
(b) portraying the scriptures in painting and sculpture.
(c) the beauty of the Italian landscape and aid of the Pope.
(d) rich patrons who supported struggling artists.

2. What comment did Einstein make about the letter from von Ficker of the Prussian academy to him?
(a) the letter made saddened him.
(b) the letter was a complete surprise to him.
(c) the letter made him extremely angry,
(d) the letter showed him how right he had been to resign.

3. When was the declaration of the Prussian Academy of Sciences against Einstein written?
(a) April 1, 1933.
(b) April 1, 1932.
(c) April 1, 1931.
(d) April 1, 1934.

4. What is the Jewish God according to Einstein?
(a) Abraham's and all Jews' father.
(b) a mighty and fearful power.
(c) A God made in man's likeness.
(d) a negation of superstition.

5. To whom did Einstein address a farewell letter stating he would no longer go to Geneva nor be a member of the Commission?
(a) Maurice LeGrand, Swiss Secretary of the League of Nations
(b) Lucien Brun, French Secretary of the League of Nations
(c) William Sands, English Secretary of the League of Nations
(d) Dufour-Feronce, German Secretary of the League of Nations

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Einstein what is the supreme value to which all other values are subordinate?

2. What did Popper-Lynkaeus feel society was responsible for?

3. What was the official date of Einstein's resignation from the Prussian Academy of Sciences?

4. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?

5. Einstein addressed the Jews of Hungary on behalf of whom?

(see the answer key)

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