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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 did Popper-Lynkaeus feel society was responsible for?
(a) the fate of every individual.
(b) promoting nationalism.
(c) keeping a viable, profitable economic condition.
(d) keeping crime in check.

2. What did H.A. Lorentz devote himself to?
(a) research
(b) reconciliation
(c) writing books
(d) religion

3. How many men refusing to fight on conscientious grounds at the same moment did Einstein think would be irresistible?
(a) 60,000
(b) 100,000
(c) 75,000
(d) 50,000

4. What kind of spirit should Jewish youth cultivate in Einstein's opinion?
(a) the religious spirit.
(b) the spirit of communal living.
(c) the spirit of adventure.
(d) the international spirit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another feature of the Jewish tradition which Einstein highly values?

2. What did Berliner describe a scientific author to be a cross between in his humorous riddle?

3. Tyrants of genius are succeeded by whom, in Einstein's opinion?

4. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?

5. What has little place in the life of America as compared with Europe, according to Einstein?

(see the answer key)

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