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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 is the principle art of a teacher according to Einstein?
(a) the ability to hold the interest of his/her students.
(b) to awaken the joy in creation and knowledge.
(c) the ability to teach but also maintain discipline.
(d) the abiliity to inspire students to get high marks.

2. Einstein had also been a corresponding member of what other academy of Sciences?
(a) The Swiss Academy of Sciences.
(b) The Bavarian Academy of Sciences.
(c) The French Academy of Sciences.
(d) The Austrian Academy of Science.

3. What has the task in Palestine given the Jewish people according to Einstein?
(a) solidarity and optimism.
(b) employment and inspiration.
(c) faith in Judaism and in life.
(d) hope and peace of mind.

4. What is necessary to make the results of technical progress beneficial to all according to Einstein?
(a) strict laws.
(b) the welfare system.
(c) regulation and organization.
(d) economic prosperity.

5. What was the reason Einstein gave for no longer wanting to live in Germany?
(a) He was Jewish.
(b) He planned to emigrate to America.
(c) no legal equality or freedom to say or teach what he wanted.
(d) He preferred France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fundamental emotion stands at the cradle of true art and true science?

2. When had Einstein acquired Prussian nationality by becoming a full member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences?

3. Who, considered a heretic, does Einstein compare with Saint Francis of Assisi?

4. What did Einstein want the Prussian Academy of Sciences to do with his written statement?

5. What is the Jewish God according to Einstein?

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